Johnson was also a member of the Houston Texans, Atlanta Falcons, Miami Dolphins, Seattle Seahawks and Saskatchewan Roughriders.
Johnson attended Notre Dame High School in Riverside, California where he lettered in football and also competed in track.
For his efforts, he was the De Anza League most valuable player as well as all-CIF, all-county and Small Schools all-state selections.
Coming out of high school, Johnson was a member of the Tacoma News-Tribune's "Western 100" and a PrepStar All-Region pick at running back.
After two League championships, Johnson would resign and ultimately take on an assistant position at San Bernardino Valley College.