Austin Johnson

Austin Johnson (born June 16, 1989) is an American former professional football player who was a fullback in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Tennessee Volunteers.

Early life Johnson played football and baseball at Hickory High School in Hickory, North Carolina. He was an all-state selection for football in 2006 and 2007. He recorded 692 rushing yards and 18 rushing touchdowns on 108 attempts his senior year. Johnson also recorded 35 receptions and 470 receiving yards.

College career Johnson played for the Tennessee Volunteers from 2008 to 2011. He was an Academic All-SEC selection in 2008, 2009, and 2010.

Baltimore Ravens Johnson was signed by the Baltimore Ravens of the NFL on April 29, 2012, after going undrafted in the 2012 NFL draft.

New Orleans Saints Johnson signed with the NFL's New Orleans Saints on January 7, 2013. He was released by the Saints on August 31, and was re-signed to the Saints' practice squad on September 4. Johnson suffered a knee injury in the Saints' Week 8 game against the Green Bay Packers; on November 4, the Saints placed him on the injured reserve list, ending his season. He was released by the Saints on November 3, 2015, and was re-signed to the team's practice squad two days later. Johnson was promoted to the active roster on December 9.

Johnson was re-signed by New Orleans on February 10, 2016. On September 3, he was waived by the Saints. Johnson was then re-signed to the Saints' practice squad the next day. He was released by the team once more on September 13. He was promoted to the active roster on December 28. He was waived on September 2, 2017, and was re-signed to the Buccaneers' practice squad the next day. Johnson was released on October 10. He was re-signed to the practice squad on December 20.

Johnson signed a reserve/future contract with the Buccaneers on January 3, 2018. On September 1, Johnson was waived by the Buccaneers.