William Leon Johnson (born July 13, 1974) is an American former professional football player who was a running back.
He played seven seasons in the National Football League (NFL) for the New York Jets, the Chicago Bears, and the San Diego Chargers.
While at Freedom High Johnson also starred at track, winning the state championship in the long jump in his senior year, and played both basketball and baseball.
Johnson finished his college career being first in all-purpose yards in ACC history, and second in touchdowns.
Johnson scored 50 touchdowns in his career, just one shy of the then all-time ACC record held by Ted Brown of NC State.