Darius Johnson (American football)
American football player (born 1991)
Darius Dashome Johnson (born February 22, 1991) is an American former professional football player who was a wide receiver for the Atlanta Falcons of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the SMU Mustangs. He was signed by the Falcons as an undrafted free agent in 2013.
Early life
Johnson played high school football at Hightower High School in Missouri City, Texas. He caught 29 passes for 421 yards and seven touchdowns his junior year in 2007, earning first-team all-district honors. He was rated the No. 68 wide receiver in the country, and a three-star prospect, by Rivals.com. Johnson was rated a two-star prospect by Scout.com. He also participated in track and field in high school.
College career
Johnson played college football for the Mustangs at Southern Methodist University from 2009 to 2012.
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