Manuel Johnson (born October 14, 1986) is a former wide receiver in the National Football League (NFL) for the Dallas Cowboys.
Johnson attended North Garland High School as a freshman, where he suffered a broken ankle.
He had his first career pass attempt and completion against the University of Miami, hitting Malcolm Kelly on a 25-yarder.
He was limited with a dislocated left elbow he suffered in the seventh game against the University of Kansas.
In the season opener against the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, he tallied 9 receptions for 120 yards and one touchdown.
[5][6] He played in the 2009 BCS National Championship Game, where the Sooners lost 14–24 to the Florida Gators.
[8] He was released on September 5 and signed to the practice squad the next day, after the team decided to instead keep undrafted free agent Kevin Ogletree.