Houston Roughnecks sign defensive back Jeremiah Johnson

Houston Gamblers defensive back Jeremiah Johnson.
Houston Gamblers defensive back Jeremiah Johnson.

The Houston Roughnecks signed defensive back Jeremiah Johnson on Tuesday according to the UFL Transaction page.

Jeremiah Johnson is six foot one and weighs 185 pounds. The 29-year-old from Baltimore, Maryland, was released by the Roughnecks on Sunday. Johnson made 33 tackles (25 solo, 8 assists), one interception for 21 yards, one fumble recovery, and four pass breakups in ten games for the Houston Gamblers in 2023.

The Houston Gamblers (now Roughnecks) signed Johnson as a free agent on May 5, 2022. Johnson made 22 tackles (16 solo, 6 assists), one tackle for loss, one interception, and three pass breakups in seven games for the Gamblers in 2022.

Collegiately, Johnson played four seasons at Concord (2014-17) with 191 tackles (141 solo, 50 assists), seven tackles for loss, seven interceptions for 116 yards, one touchdown, and 36 pass breakups in 44 games for the Mountain Lions. He was a four-time First Team All-MEC.

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