JAMES JOHNSONJohnson, James LenordHeight: 6-2 Weight: 236 Born: June 21, 1962 Los Angeles, CA High School: Lake Elsinore (CA) |
| Year | College | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Orange Coast JC | |
| 1982 | Orange Coast JC | |
| 1983 | San Diego State | Lettered |
| 1984 | San Diego State | Lettered |
| Draft: 3rd round (62nd overall) 1985 Detroit Lions; 4th round (50th overall) 1985 Portland Breakers |
| Roster Key • Stat Key |
| YEAR TEAM | NO | POS | GP | GS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 Detroit Lions (NFL)1986 DET NFL | 54 | LB | 11 | 0 |
| 1987 San Francisco 49ers (NFL)1987 SF NFL | 56 | LB | 1 | 0 |
| 1987 San Diego Chargers (NFL)1987 SD NFL | 57 | LB | 1 | 0 |
| 1987 Year (NFL)1987 Year NFL | 2 | 0 | ||
| 2 Years (NFL)2 Years NFL | 13 | 0 |
| Transaction | Date | Team |
|---|---|---|
| Draft | 1/3/1985 | 1985 Portland Breakers (USFL)1985 POR USFL |
| Draft | 4/30/1985 | 1985 Detroit Lions (NFL)1985 DET NFL |
| Signed | 7/26/1985 | 1985 Detroit Lions (NFL)1985 DET NFL |
| Injured Reserve | 9/2/1985 | 1985 Detroit Lions (NFL)1985 DET NFL |
| Released | 10/11/1986 | 1986 Detroit Lions (NFL)1986 DET NFL |
| Signed | 11/11/1986 | 1986 Detroit Lions (NFL)1986 DET NFL |
| Released | 9/1/1987 | 1987 Detroit Lions (NFL)1987 DET NFL |
| Signed | 9/24/1987 | 1987 San Francisco 49ers (NFL)1987 SF NFL |
| Traded | 10/13/1987 | 1987 San Diego Chargers (NFL)1987 SD NFL |
| Released | 10/20/1987 | 1987 San Diego Chargers (NFL)1987 SD NFL |
| Signed | 4/22/1988 | 1988 Los Angeles Raiders (NFL)1988 LARI NFL |
| Released | 8/3/1988 | 1988 Los Angeles Raiders (NFL)1988 LARI NFL |
| Signed | 4/4/1989 | 1989 New York Jets (NFL)1989 NYJ NFL |
| Released | 8/28/1989 | 1989 New York Jets (NFL)1989 NYJ NFL |
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