Essex L. Johnson was born in Shreveport, Louisiana, and played his high school football at a Shreveport high school. From there his career ran through college football at Grambling State and the 1968 NFL Draft, where the Cincinnati Bengals took him in the sixth round.
He was selected in the 6th round (No. 156 overall) of the 1968 NFL Draft. His professional career included 2 teams: Cincinnati Bengals and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He died on October 29, 2020.
Pro career
- Cincinnati Bengals (1968–1975)
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (1976)
Teams as listed in the sources below, including practice-squad and offseason stints.
Questions about this player
What high school did Essex L. Johnson go to?
Essex L. Johnson played high school football at a Shreveport high school. He was born in Shreveport, Louisiana.
Is Essex L. Johnson from Shreveport?
Yes. Essex L. Johnson was born in Shreveport, Louisiana.
Where did Essex L. Johnson play college football?
Essex L. Johnson played college football at Grambling State.
When was Essex L. Johnson drafted?
Essex L. Johnson was drafted in the 6th round, No. 156 overall, of the 1968 NFL Draft by the Cincinnati Bengals.
What pro teams did Essex L. Johnson play for?
Essex L. Johnson's pro teams include Cincinnati Bengals and Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
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