Randy Johnson

Robert Randall Johnson (born January 2, 1953) is an American former professional football player who was an offensive guard for two seasons with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Georgia Bulldogs, earning consensus All-American honors in 1975. Johnson was selected by the Seattle Seahawks in the fourth round of the 1976 NFL draft.

Early life Johnson participated in high school football, wrestling, basketball, baseball and track at Pepperell High School in Lindale, Georgia. He was an All-area fullback and middle guard in football. He won the unlimited weight division in the Northwest Georgia High School wrestling tournament in 1970 and 1971. Johnson was the Region 7AA Champion in the unlimited weight division in 1970 as well.

College career Johnson played for the Georgia Bulldogs from 1971 to 1975. Johnson was named to the Gridiron News All-SEC team and played in the Peach Bowl in 1973. He was named to the Pre-Season All-American Team, earned AP and UPI All-SEC honors and garnered consensus All-American recognition his senior season in 1975. Johnson was also named Offensive Lineman of the Year by the Atlanta Touchdown Club, Southeastern Conference Lineman of the Year by the Birmingham Monday Morning Quarterback Club and College Offensive Lineman of the Year by the 100% Wrong Club. He was released by the Seahawks in September 1976 before the start of the 1976 season.

Johnson signed with the Edmonton Eskimos of the Canadian Football League (CFL) on May 8, 1980. On June 13, 1980, it was reported that he had been waived.

Johnson was then claimed off waivers by the CFL's Saskatchewan Roughriders.

Coaching career Johnson spent time as an assistant football coach at Coosa High School in Rome, Georgia.