M.L. Johnson

Michael Lamar Johnson (born January 26, 1964) is an American former professional football player who was a linebacker for three seasons with the Seattle Seahawks of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors and was selected by the Seahawks in the ninth round of the 1987 NFL draft.

Early life and college Michael Lamar Johnson was born on January 26, 1964, in New York, New York. He attended Jefferson High School in Los Angeles, California. He officially signed with the team on July 21. He played in eight games for the Seahawks during the 1987 season. Johnson also appeared in one playoff game that year. He played in all 16 games, starting one, in 1988. He also appeared in a postseason game during the 1988 season. Johnson played in 13 games, starting a career-high eight, in 1989 and recovered two fumbles. He became a free agent after the 1989 season.

Johnson signed with the Green Bay Packers on April 1, 1990. He was released on August 20, 1990.