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Pepper Johnson
#52 | Linebacker | New York Jets | Roster

Profile | Statistics | Career Notes

Through January 17, 1999
TACKLESFUMBLESINTERCEPTIONS
YR
1998
G
16
GS
16
 TOT
63
SOLO
42
AST
21
SACK
1.0
SF
0
 FF
0
FR
0
BK
0
TD
0
 INT
1
YDS
0
AVG
0.0
TD
0
PD
2

Profile

Height: 6-3
Weight: 248 lbs.
Born: July 29, 1964, Detroit, MI
College: Ohio State
Drafted: Selected by the New York Giants in the second round (51st pick overall) of the 1986 NFL Draft.
Acquired: Re-signed by the Cleveland Browns as a free agent on June 3, 1994.

College
School's defensive MVP as a junior and senior ... All-American his senior season, two-time All-Big Ten selection ... Played in Japan Bowl.

Personal
Nickname "Pepper" came from aunt who saw him sprinkle pepper on his cereal as a kid...Founder of PJ enterprises, a community based mutli-services organization serving Detroit youth...Honored for his work with Mother Hale House, Special Olympics, March of Dimes and many other charities...Sponsored a charity golf tournament to benefit a home for babies born to drug-addicted mothers.


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