| Bears traded a sixth-round draft pick to acquire FB Bryan Johnson from the Washington Redskins, who originally signed him as an undrafted free agent out of Boise State in 2000.
While he’s primarily a lead blocker, has compiled 47 receptions for 369 yards and 2 TDs... Tallied 72 special teams tackles in his career and finished among the top-2 performers in that category for the Redskins in his first four seasons. Shifted back to FB position, his position in high school, prior to his rookie season after a successful college career at LB.
2004: Played in first 12 games of the season, starting 6, before a foot injury caused him to miss the last 4 games while finishing the campaign on injured reserve... Started Games 1, 3-5, 8, 10 and did not start other 6 games because offense opened up in either 2-TE or 3-WR sets... Scored first 2 TDs of career and tied for team lead with 2 receiving TDs... Snagged 14 passes, second-most of career, for 55 yards and added 7 special teams tackles.
2003: Starting FB for 11 games while equaling his career high of 16 games played, missing only starts when Washington opened in 3-WR or 2-TE sets. Started Games 2-4, 7- 10, 12 and 14-16. Tied for 2nd among the Redskins FBs and TEs with 9 catches for 71 yards while posting just 5 rushing yards on 2 carries.
2002: Established career-high by starting 12-of-16 games played while leading the Redskins with 21 special teams tackles... Ranked 7th on team with career-high 15 receptions for 114 yards.
2001: Recorded career-high 23 special teams tackles while appearing in all 16 games for the first time in his career, starting 1 game. Also forced 2 fumbles while playing on both punt and kickoff coverage teams. Caught 9 passes for a career-high 129 yards while serving as the lead-blocker for NFC rushing champion Stephen Davis.
COLLEGE: Three-year starter made 266 tackles at LB during his career at Boise State (1996-99). Led the Broncos in tackles each season, making 105 as a senior when he was named first-team All- Big West and was a Dick Butkus Award candidate. Named second-team All-Big West as a junior with 76 tackles. Posted 85 as a sophomore in his first season after being moved to LB. Played FB and TE as a true freshman, catching 15 passes for 271 yards and 3 TDs. Majored in business management.
PERSONAL: All-State FB and TE at Highland H.S. made 36 catches for 650 yards and 7 TDs as a senior. He and wife Heather have 1 daughter, Olivia. Enjoys traveling with his family and outdoor activities in his spare time. Cites his father as his role model growing up. |