Darius Johnson

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.

College career Johnson played college football for the Mustangs at Southern Methodist University from 2009 to 2012. He played in four games his freshman year in 2009, catching 10 passes for 107 yards and one touchdown, garnering Conference USA All-Freshman recognition. He totaled 79 receptions for 1,188 yards and eight touchdowns his junior season in 2011, earning first-team All-Conference USA honors. Johnson caught 64 passes for 787 yards and five touchdowns as a senior in 2012, earning second-team All-Conference USA honors.

Professional career Johnson was signed by the Atlanta Falcons as an undrafted free agent on April 29, 2013. He was waived on August 31, 2013 and signed to the Falcon's practice squad on September 2, 2013. He was promoted to the active roster on October 19, 2013. In May 2014, Johnson was arrested for DUI, and was subsequently released by the Falcons on July 25, 2014.

Johnson signed with the Detroit Lions on May 9, 2016. He was waived on May 24, 2016.