Leon Johnson
Inducted 2010

High School, College and NFL Football Player


1991
1991
1992
1992


1992
1993
1996
1996





1997
2001
2003
Freedom High School
Named to North Carolina All-State Team
North Carolina Shrine Bowl Selection
State Long Jump Champion
Drafted by San Francisco Giants

Atlantic Coast Conference
Signed with the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
ACC Rookie of the Year
2nd Team all-acc selection as running back
Selected to 1997 Senior Bowl
ACC record for career all-purpose yards. Only ACC player to achieve top 5
in touchdowns, all-purpose yards, scoring, top 10
in career rushing yards and top 10 in career receptions.

National Football League
Drafted as 4th round pick to the New York Jets
Signed with the Chicago Bears
Signed with the San Diego Chargers
Pro Football Weekly and Football News All Rookie Team
First Jet to return a kickoff and punt for touchdowns
Tied Jets team record with 101 yard kickoff return
10th in NFL punt return average
Chargers co-player of the year

NFL Career Totals:
  • 161 punt returns
  • 115 kickoff returns
  • 217 carries
  • 46 pass receptions
  • 13 touchdowns
1,555 yards
2,571
799 yards
489 yards
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