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Kevin Johnson (defensive tackle)

Kevin Lamar Johnson (born October 30, 1970) is an American former professional football defensive tackle who played three seasons in the National Football League (NFL) with the Philadelphia Eagles and Oakland Raiders. He was selected by the New England Patriots in the fourth round of the 1993 NFL draft. He played college football at Los Angeles Harbor College and Texas Southern University. He also played for the Orlando Predators and Los Angeles Avengers of the Arena Football League (AFL).

Kevin Lamar Johnson was born on October 30, 1970, in Los Angeles, California. He attended Westchester High School in Los Angeles.

Johnson first played college football at Los Angeles Harbor College from 1989 to 1990. He then transferred to play for the Texas Southern Tigers of Texas Southern University from 1991 to 1992.

Johnson was selected by the New England Patriots in the fourth round, with the 86th overall pick, of the 1993 NFL draft. He officially signed with the team on June 30. He was released on August 23, 1993.

Johnson was signed to the practice squad of the Minnesota Vikings on September 1, 1993. He was released on September 27, 1993.

Johnson signed with the Oakland Raiders in 1995. On August 28, 1995, it was reported that he had been waived.

Johnson was claimed off waivers by the Philadelphia Eagles on August 29, 1995. He played in 11 games, starting one, for the Eagles during the 1995 season, totaling 19 solo tackles, six sacks, one forced fumble, and one fumble recovery that he returned 37 yards for a touchdown. He also played in two playoff games that year, posting one solo tackle and one assisted tackle. He appeared in 12 games, starting five, during the 1996 season, recording 14 solo tackles, ten assisted tackles, and one sack. Johnson was released by the Eagles on December 17, 1996.

Johnson signed with the Raiders again in 1997. He played in 15 games for Oakland in 1997, posting seven solo tackles and four assisted tackles. He was released on March 12, 1998.

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