Richard James Johnson (born September 16, 1963) is an American former professional football player who was a cornerback for eight seasons with the Houston Oilers of the National Football League (NFL).
[1] Johnson played for the Wisconsin from 1982 to 1984, and as a senior he helped lead the 1984 Badgers team to the Hall of Fame Bowl.
That season, he set the school single-season record with six blocked kicks — including three in a single game against Missouri — as well as three interceptions, seven passes defended, and four tackles for a loss.
In total, 16 players from that team went on to play in the NFL, and Johnson was one of three first-round draft picks along with Al Toon and Darryl Sims.
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