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Jamall Johnson
No. 28
Born: (1982-10-12) October 12, 1982 (age 42)
Norco, Louisiana, U.S.
Career information
CFL status International
Position(s) LB
Height 6 ft 1 in (185 cm)
Weight 222 lb (101 kg)
College Northwestern State
High school Destrehan (LA)
Career history
As player
2005 Cleveland Browns*
2005–2008 BC Lions
2009 Tampa Bay Buccaneers*
2009–2013 Hamilton Tiger-Cats
2014 BC Lions
*Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
  • Southland Newcomer of the Year (2003)
  • 2× Division I FCS All-American (2003–2004)
  • 2× First-team All-Southland (2003–2004)
CFL All-Star 2009
CFL East All-Star 2009, 2011

Jamall Johnson (born October 12, 1982) is an American actor and former professional football player. He played as a linebacker in the Canadian Football League (CFL). Johnson was signed by the Cleveland Browns of the National Football League (NFL) as an undrafted free agent in 2005 and was also a member of the Hamilton Tiger-Cats, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and BC Lions. He played college football for the Northwestern State Demons and high school football at Destrehan High School.

Since leaving football he has become an actor in Vancouver, BC. He is known for Robin Roberts Presents: Mahalia (2021), Wendy Williams: The Movie and Chateau Christmas (2020).

College career

He went to Delta State University and Northwestern State University, where he earned a degree in Business Administration. He played college football and continued his career with the CFL.

Professional career

Cleveland Browns

Johnson was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Browns in 2005 but was waived before training camp.

BC Lions

Johnson was signed as a free agent by the BC Lions in 2005. In 2005, he played 5 games, had 7 total tackles and made a key forced fumble in the 2005 West Division Final versus the Edmonton Eskimos. In 2006, Johnson recorded 12 total tackles and a 39-yard fumble recovery. He played during BC's victory in the 2006 Grey Cup.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Johnson was signed to a future contract by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on December 31, 2008. He was released on June 19, 2009.

Hamilton Tiger-Cats

Johnson signed with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats on July 4, 2009.

BC Lions

Johnson was signed as a free agent by the BC Lions on February 13, 2014.

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