D. J. Johnson (cornerback, born 1966)
David Allen "D.J." Johnson (born July 14, 1966 in Louisville, Kentucky) is a former cornerback who played eight seasons in the National Football League, mainly for the Pittsburgh Steelers. He entered broadcasting after his retirement as a player.
| Born: | July 14, 1966 Louisville, Kentucky |
|---|---|
| Career information | |
| Position(s) | Cornerback |
| College | Kentucky |
| NFL draft | 1989 / Round: 7 / Pick 174 |
| Career history | |
| As player | |
| 1989–1993 | Pittsburgh Steelers |
| 1994–1996 | Atlanta Falcons |
| 1996 | Arizona Cardinals |
Career
After attending the University of Kentucky, Johnson played for the Pittsburgh Steelers (1989-1993), Atlanta Falcons (1994-1996) and Arizona Cardinals (1996). He finished his career with 19 interceptions in 117 games.[1]
After retiring, he worked as a sideline reporter with Pat Summerall and John Madden as the lead crew. He worked the NFC Championship Games in 1999 and 2000.[2] He became a broadcaster for The NFL on FOX in 2001 with Scott Graham.
He is also an actor, appearing as a Klingon in the Star Trek: Enterprise episode "Judgement".
References
- "D. J. Johnson Career Stats". NFL.com. Retrieved March 1, 2014.
- "NFC Championship Games". The Gridiron Uniform Database. Archived from the original on March 1, 2014. Retrieved March 1, 2014.