Brian Johnston

Joseph Brian Johnston (born November 26, 1962) is an American former professional football player who was a center for two seasons with the New York Giants of the National Football League (NFL). He was selected by the Giants in the third round of the 1985 NFL draft after playing college football at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He was a member of the Giants team that won Super Bowl XXI.

Early life and college Joseph Brian Johnston was born on November 26, 1962, in Highland, Maryland. He attended Glenelg High School in Glenelg, Maryland.

Professional career Johnston was selected by the New York Giants in the third round, with the 73rd overall pick, of the 1985 NFL draft. He was released by the Giants the next year on August 26, 1986, but soon re-signed on September 2. He played in five games in 1987 and became a free agent after the season.