# Roderick Johnson

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American football player (born 1995)

Roderick Johnson Johnson with the Cleveland Browns in 2017 No. 63 Position Offensive tackle Personal information Born (1995-11-28) November 28, 1995 (age 30) St. Louis, Missouri, U.S. Listed height 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) Listed weight 301 lb (137 kg) Career information High school Hazelwood Central (Florissant, Missouri) College Florida State (2014–2016) NFL draft 2017: 5th round, 160th overall pick Career history Cleveland Browns (2017) Houston Texans (2018–2020) Miami Dolphins (2021) Kansas City Chiefs (2021–2022)* Philadelphia Eagles (2022–2023) * Offseason and/or practice squad member only Awards and highlights First-team All-American (2016) 2× First-team All-ACC (2015, 2016) Jacobs Blocking Trophy (2015) Career NFL statistics Games played 29 Games started 6 Stats at Pro Football Reference

**Roderick Johnson** (born November 28, 1995) is an American former professional [football](/source/American_football) player who was an [offensive tackle](/source/Offensive_tackle) in the [National Football League](/source/National_Football_League) (NFL). He played [college football](/source/College_football) for the [Florida State Seminoles](/source/Florida_State_Seminoles_football), and was selected by the [Cleveland Browns](/source/Cleveland_Browns) in the fifth round of [2017 NFL draft](/source/2017_NFL_draft).

## Early life

Johnson attended [Hazelwood Central High School](/source/Hazelwood_Central_High_School) in [Florissant, Missouri](/source/Florissant%2C_Missouri), where he played [high school football](/source/High_school_football). He was rated as a four-star recruit and was considered among the top [offensive tackles](/source/Offensive_tackles) in his class.[1][2][3] He committed to [Florida State University](/source/Florida_State_University) to play [college football](/source/College_football).[4]

## College career

Johnson entered his [true freshman](/source/True_freshman) year at Florida State in 2014 as a backup, but moved into the starting lineup for the final five games.[5] He started every game at left tackle for Florida State as a sophomore in 2015 and was the winner of the [Jacobs Blocking Trophy](/source/Jacobs_Blocking_Trophy).[6]

## Professional career

Pre-draft measurables Height Weight Arm length Hand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split 20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press 6 ft 6+3⁄4 in (2.00 m) 298 lb (135 kg) 36 in (0.91 m) 10+3⁄4 in (0.27 m) 4.90 s 1.75 s 2.89 s 4.94 s 7.92 s 29.5 in (0.75 m) 8 ft 7 in (2.62 m) 21 reps Sources:[7][8][9][10]

### Cleveland Browns

Johnson was selected by the [Cleveland Browns](/source/Cleveland_Browns) in the fifth round, 160th overall, in the [2017 NFL draft](/source/2017_NFL_draft).[11] He signed a four-year contract with the Browns on May 10, 2017.[12] On September 4, Johnson was placed on [injured reserve](/source/Injured_reserve_list).[13]

Johnson was waived by the Browns on June 19, 2018, without ever appearing in a game for the Browns.[14]

### Houston Texans

On June 20, 2018, Johnson was claimed off waivers by the [Houston Texans](/source/Houston_Texans).[15] He was waived on September 1, and was re-signed to the team's [practice squad](/source/Practice_squad) the next day.[16][17] Johnson was promoted to the active roster on September 12.[18] He was waived on October 4, and was re-signed to the practice squad.[19][20] Johnson was promoted back to the active roster on December 8.[21]

In 2019, Johnson played in all 16 games, starting three games, two at right tackle and one at left tackle.

Johnson re-signed with the Texans on a one-year contract on March 21, 2020.[22] He re-signed with the team again on April 9, 2021.[23] Johnson was released by the Texans on August 18.

### Miami Dolphins

On September 20, 2021, Johnson was signed to the [Miami Dolphins](/source/Miami_Dolphins)' practice squad.[24]

### Kansas City Chiefs

On January 19, 2022, Johnson was signed to the [Kansas City Chiefs](/source/Kansas_City_Chiefs)' practice squad.[25] He signed a reserve/future contract with the Chiefs on February 2.[26] Johnson was released by Kansas City on August 27.[27]

### Philadelphia Eagles

Johnson was signed to the practice squad of the [Philadelphia Eagles](/source/Philadelphia_Eagles) on September 28, 2022.[28] On February 15, 2023, Johnson signed a reserve/future contract with the Eagles.[29] He was placed on injured reserve on August 27.

## References

1. **[^](#cite_ref-1)** ["Roderick Johnson, 2014 Offensive Tackle - Rivals.com"](https://web.archive.org/web/20160910224210/https://n.rivals.com/content/prospects/34283). N.rivals.com. Archived from [the original](https://n.rivals.com/content/prospects/34283) on September 10, 2016. Retrieved August 31, 2022.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-2)** [Alabama monster hunt: Missouri OT Roderick Johnson latest behemoth to get offer](http://www.al.com/sports/index.ssf/2013/03/alabama_monster_hunt_missouri.html)

1. **[^](#cite_ref-3)** [Three of a kind: OLs Bauer, Johnson and Wallace among nation's top prospects](http://www.stltoday.com/sports/high-school/football/three-of-a-kind-ols-bauer-johnson-and-wallace-among/article_f1fac2ca-0ffa-11e3-8ba5-001a4bcf6878.html)

1. **[^](#cite_ref-4)** [Roderick Johnson (6-foot-7) adds to massive OL class for Florida State; Travis Rudolph, Demarcus Christmas, Lorenzo Featherston signed](http://seminolepost.blog.palmbeachpost.com/2014/02/05/roderick-johnson-6-foot-7-adds-to-massive-ol-class-for-florida-state-travis-rudolph-demarcus-christmas-lorenzo-featherston-signed/)

1. **[^](#cite_ref-5)** [St. Louisan Johnson moves into starting role at Florida State](http://www.stltoday.com/sports/college/st-louisan-johnson-moves-into-starting-role-at-florida-state/article_8d812bde-792f-5362-a30e-7b104868f906.html)

1. **[^](#cite_ref-6)** [Florida State OT Rod Johnson wins Jacobs Blocking Trophy](http://seminolepost.blog.palmbeachpost.com/2015/11/30/florida-state-ot-rod-johnson-wins-jacobs-blocking-trophy/)

1. **[^](#cite_ref-7)** ["Roderick Johnson Draft and Combine Prospect Profile"](https://www.nfl.com/prospects/roderick-johnson/32004a4f-4863-6469-fa8a-d265ef4eaf74). *NFL.com*. Retrieved April 3, 2021.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-8)** ["2017 Draft Scout Roderick Johnson, Florida State NFL Draft Scout College Football Profile"](https://draftscout.com/dsprofile.php?PlayerId=131039&DraftYear=2017). *draftscout.com*. Retrieved September 8, 2022.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-9)** ["Browns select Roderick Johnson No. 160 in the 2017 NFL Draft"](https://www.clevelandbrowns.com/video/browns-select-roderick-johnson-no-160-in-the-2017-nfl-draft-18803773).

1. **[^](#cite_ref-10)** ["Roderick Johnson 2017 NFL Draft Profile"](https://insider.espn.com/nfl/draft/player/_/id/51647). *insider.espn.com*. Retrieved September 8, 2022.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-11)** Gribble, Andrew (April 29, 2017). ["Browns select Florida State OL Roderick Johnson with 160th pick in 2017 NFL Draft"](https://web.archive.org/web/20170905230241/http://www.clevelandbrowns.com/news/article-5/Browns-select-Florida-State-OL-Roderick-Johnson-with-160th-pick-in-2017-NFL-Draft/2d661b62-9678-476f-8e2b-541248b67fdd). *ClevelandBrowns.com*. Archived from [the original](http://www.clevelandbrowns.com/news/article-5/Browns-select-Florida-State-OL-Roderick-Johnson-with-160th-pick-in-2017-NFL-Draft/2d661b62-9678-476f-8e2b-541248b67fdd) on September 5, 2017. Retrieved May 9, 2017.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-12)** Cabot, Mary kay (May 11, 2017). ["Browns Sign Draft Picks Howard Wilson, Rod Johnson and Matthew Dayes"](http://www.cleveland.com/browns/index.ssf/2017/05/browns_sign_draft_picks_howard.html). *The Plain Dealer*. Retrieved May 11, 2017.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-13)** ["Browns claim OL Zach Banner"](https://web.archive.org/web/20180425010156/http://www.clevelandbrowns.com/news/article-5/Browns-claim-OL-Zach-Banner/24ce90d9-9c8e-43da-9742-3c3314ec6a3c). *ClevelandBrowns.com*. September 4, 2017. Archived from [the original](http://www.clevelandbrowns.com/news/article-5/Browns-claim-OL-Zach-Banner/24ce90d9-9c8e-43da-9742-3c3314ec6a3c) on April 25, 2018.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-14)** ["Browns sign OL Greg Robinson"](http://www.clevelandbrowns.com/news/article-5/Browns-sign-OL-Greg-Robinson/c7e5e164-7e09-4c01-917d-208be9888204). *ClevelandBrowns.com*. June 19, 2018.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-15)** ["TRANSACTIONS: Texans claim T Roderick Johnson"](https://www.houstontexans.com/news/transactions-texans-claim-t-roderick-johnson). *HoustonTexans.com*. June 20, 2018.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-16)** ["TRANSACTIONS: Texans cut roster to 53"](https://www.houstontexans.com/news/transactions-texans-cut-roster-to-53). *HoustonTexans.com*. September 1, 2018.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-17)** ["Texans sign eight players to practice squad"](https://www.houstontexans.com/news/texans-sign-eight-players-to-practice-squad). *HoustonTexans.com*. September 2, 2018.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-18)** ["TRANSACTIONS: Texans sign Shareece Wright"](https://www.houstontexans.com/news/transacations-texans-sign-shareece-wright). *HoustonTexans.com*. September 12, 2018.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-19)** Wilson, Aaron (October 4, 2018). ["Texans cut offensive tackle Roderick Johnson"](https://www.chron.com/sports/texans/article/Texans-cut-offensive-tackle-Roderick-Johnson-13282406.php). *Chron.com*.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-20)** ["TRANSACTIONS: Texans sign ILB Tyrell Adams"](https://www.houstontexans.com/news/transactions-texans-sign-ilb-tyrell-adams). *HoustonTexans.com*. October 6, 2018.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-21)** Wilson, Aaron (December 8, 2018). ["Texans place Brennan Scarlett on IR, sign Roderick Johnson"](https://www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/texans/article/Texans-Brennan-Scarlett-IR-sign-Roderick-Johnson-13451993.php). *Houston Chronicle*.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-22)** Wood, Anthony R. (March 20, 2020). ["Texans re-sign OT Roderick Johnson for the 2020 season"](https://texanswire.usatoday.com/2020/03/20/texans-re-sign-roderick-johnson-2020/). *USAToday.com*. Retrieved March 22, 2020.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-23)** ["Houston Texans Transactions (4-9-2021)"](https://www.houstontexans.com/news/houston-texans-transactions-4-09-2021). *HoustonTexans.com*. April 9, 2021. Retrieved April 9, 2021.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-24)** ["Roster Moves: Dolphins Make Practice Squad Transactions"](https://www.miamidolphins.com/news/roster-moves-dolphins-make-practice-squad-transactions). *MiamiDolphins.com*. September 20, 2021.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-25)** ["Chiefs make several practice squad transactions on Wednesday"](https://chiefswire.usatoday.com/2022/01/19/kansas-city-chiefs-andrew-billings-roderick-johnson-signed-elijah-mcguire-released/). *Chiefs Wire*. USA Today. January 19, 2022.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-26)** ["Chiefs sign 13 players to reserve/future contracts"](https://chiefswire.usatoday.com/lists/kansas-city-chiefs-practice-squad-13-players-signed-to-reserve-future-contracts/). *Chiefs Wire*. USA Today. February 2, 2022.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-27)** Goldman, Charles (August 27, 2022). ["Chiefs announce first roster moves ahead of 53-man deadline"](https://chiefswire.usatoday.com/2022/08/27/kansas-city-chiefs-roster-moves-roderick-johnson-released-dustin-crum-mike-rose-aaron-parker-tayon-fleet-davis-waived/). *Chiefs Wire*. USA Today. Retrieved April 18, 2026.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-28)** Erby, Glenn (September 28, 2022). ["Eagles sign OT Roderick Johnson to the practice squad"](https://theeagleswire.usatoday.com/2022/09/28/philadelphia-eagles-sign-roderick-johnson-practice-squad-leraven-clark-titans/). *Eagles Wire*. [USA Today](/source/USA_Today). Retrieved May 28, 2025.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-d740_29-0)** Erby, Glenn (February 15, 2023). ["Eagles sign 9 players to Reserve/Futures deals"](https://theeagleswire.usatoday.com/lists/philadelphia-eagles-nfl-free-agency-reserve-futures-deals-devon-allen/). *Eagles Wire*. USA Today. Retrieved December 30, 2024.

## External links

- [Florida State Seminoles bio](http://www.seminoles.com/ViewArticle.dbml?ATCLID=209602238)

- Media related to [Roderick Johnson](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:Roderick_Johnson) at Wikimedia Commons

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