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ACQUIRED – Signed as a free agent by Winnipeg on April 29, 2008.

2009 (Wpg):  Jovon took the next step in becoming a CFL star in 2009, starting all 18 games and being named the team’s Most Outstanding Player. He finished with 75 defensive tackles, six interceptions (2nd on the team to Lenny Walls and third overall in the CFL). Returned them 163 yards with one for a touchdown. Johnson was named to the CFL All-Star Team for the first time in his career. He returned 65 punts for 593 yards and one touchdown, while also returning three missed field goals for 203 yards and one touchdown (club record 118-yarder vs Edmonton on Oct 2/09). Won Special Teams Player of the Week honours in week’s 14, 15 and 17. Had a total of 1,847 return yards in 2009 second only to Larry Taylor of Montreal.

2007-2008 (Ssk-Wpg): Johnson started 17 of 18 regular season games in 2008 and was tied for third on the club with 56 defensive tackles. Had 3 interceptions on the year – two of which he returned for TDs. Johnson was third on the club with five pass knockdowns and added two forced fumbles as well as two fumble recoveries. He also got some work as a returner bringing back seven kickoffs for 148 yards and 15 punt returns for 152 yards. Started his CFL career in Saskatchewan in 2007 playing two late season games.

2006 (NFL): Johnson was signed by the Pittsburgh Steelers as an undrafted free agent 2006 and played in four games for the Steelers that season, registering two total tackles and two forced fumbles.
   
CFL AWARDS:    CFL All-Star: 2009; East Division All-Star: 2009
   
COLLEGE:    Johnson ranked 3ird in career interceptions at Iowa with 17 and totaled 32 career pass break-ups. His six interceptions during the 2003 season were the most by an Iowa player since the 1996 season. He was voted to first-team All-Big 10 Team in 2005 and 2004.