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Burudi Ali Johnson[2] (October 1, 1979 – September 23, 2025) was an American professional football player who was a running back for eight seasons in the National Football League (NFL), primarily with the Cincinnati Bengals. He played college football for the Auburn Tigers and was selected by the Bengals in the fourth round of the 2001 NFL draft.

Key Information

Johnson was selected to the Pro Bowl with the Bengals in 2004 after leading the team in rushing. He employed a bruising style of hard-nosed running that earned him the nickname the "Auburn Rambler."

Early life

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Johnson was born in Ettrick, Virginia, on October 1, 1979.[1] He began playing football at the age of six with the Ettrick Trojans of the Chesterfield Quarterback League.[3] During his high school career, he played on both offense and defense for the Thomas Dale Knights[4] under head coach Victor Williams, following in the footsteps of Ken Oxendine[5] and William Henderson.[6] During his career, he broke the school's rushing record which was held by his friend, mentor and coach, Henry Jefferson.[citation needed]

After graduation, he enrolled at Butler Community College in El Dorado, Kansas.[3]

College career

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Johnson played for two years at Butler Community College. He helped lead Butler to two national championships, defeating Ricks College in 1998 and Dixie College in 1999. His most memorable performance came against Dixie College in the championship game in which he ran for 375 yards and scored seven touchdowns. He was subsequently named NJCAA "Player of the Year". Johnson was subsequently inducted into the NJCAA Hall of Fame.[7][8]

At Auburn University, Johnson finished his career with 324 rushing attempts for 1,567 yards (4.84 yards per rush average). His 324 rushing attempts was a school single-season record and his 1,567 rushing yards were the second-most in school history. He had ten games in which he rushed for 100 yards or more.[9] He was named SEC Player of the Year and nominated for the Doak Walker Award, which was won by LaDainian Tomlinson. He was a sociology major. His fullback was Heath Evans, who would later go onto the NFL as well. NFL running back Ronnie Brown was also a teammate.[10]

Professional career

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Pre-draft measurables
Height Weight Arm length Hand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split 20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
5 ft 9+5⁄8 in
(1.77 m)		 227 lb
(103 kg)		 30+1⁄2 in
(0.77 m)		 9 in
(0.23 m)		 4.57 s 1.60 s 2.56 s 4.22 s 7.32 s 37.5 in
(0.95 m)		 9 ft 11 in
(3.02 m)		 24 reps
All values from NFL Combine[11]

Cincinnati Bengals

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The Cincinnati Bengals selected Johnson in the fourth round (100th overall) of the 2001 NFL draft.[12]

Johnson saw little playing time in his first two NFL seasons. He backed up four-time Pro Bowler Corey Dillon, the Bengals' leading rusher since 1997, and had just 17 carries and seven receptions.[13][14]

Dillon missed much of the 2003 season with injuries, and Johnson found himself in the starting lineup. In a Week 10 victory over the Houston Texans, Johnson had a career-high 43 carries for 182 rushing yards and two rushing touchdowns.[15] In a Week 15 victory over the San Francisco 49ers, he had 21 carries for 174 rushing yards and two rushing touchdowns.[16] Overall, he rushed for 957 yards and nine touchdowns, while adding another 146 yards on 21 receptions in just nine games.[17]

After Dillon was traded to the New England Patriots following the 2003 season, Johnson was named the starter. He started every game in the 2004 season. In Week 12, against the Cleveland Browns, he had 26 carries for a career-high 202 rushing yards and two rushing touchdowns in the 58–48 victory.[18] In the regular season finale against the Philadelphia Eagles, he had three rushing touchdowns in the 38–10 victory.[19] He set a franchise rushing record with 1,454 yards. In addition, he scored 12 touchdowns and was named to the AFC Pro Bowl team.[20][21]

Johnson was a major contributor in the 2005 season, in which the Bengals reached the playoffs for the first time in 15 years. Johnson remained the starter as a punishing runner providing the running game needed to complement quarterback Carson Palmer and wide receiver Chad Johnson (Ochocinco). Chris Perry, former University of Michigan running back, joined the backfield as the Bengals' first round pick in the 2004 NFL draft. In a Week 14 victory over the Cleveland Browns, he had 30 carries for 169 rushing yards and one rushing touchdown.[22] At the end of the season, the Bengals finished with an 11–5 record, an AFC North Division title, and the team's first winning season since 1990.[23][24][25] Johnson broke his own franchise record with 1,458 rushing yards and 12 touchdowns while also recording a career-high 23 receptions for 90 yards.[26] Johnson scored a rushing touchdown in his playoff debut, a 31–17 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers in the Wild Card Round.[27]

In Week 2 of the 2006 season, Johnson had 26 carries for 145 rushing yards and two rushing touchdowns in a 34–17 victory.[28] In the 2006 season, Johnson had 341 carries for 1,309 rushing yards and 12 rushing touchdowns in 16 games and 15 starts.[29]

During the 2007 season, Johnson missed five games to injury, and he had only one game in which he rushed for over 100 yards, a Week 2 loss to the Cleveland Browns. He finished the season with 497 yards on 170 carries for three touchdowns.[30]

In August 2008, it was reported that the Bengals were interested in trading Johnson for a "top receiver" to shore up their injured receiving corps, which would leave Chris Perry as the new feature back and either Kenny Watson or DeDe Dorsey as his backup.[31] Bengals head coach Marvin Lewis denied any trade talks involving Johnson. "It's a rumor," he stated.[32] However, on August 27, Johnson stated he expected to be gone "any minute."[33] After a trade fell through, Johnson was released by the team on August 30 during the final roster cuts.[34]

Detroit Lions

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Johnson signed a one-year deal with the Detroit Lions on September 1, 2008. The Lions released running back Tatum Bell to make room for Johnson.[35] The following day, Johnson accused Bell of stealing his luggage, although Bell insisted "it was just an honest mistake."[36] In one season with the Lions, Johnson had 237 rushing yards, one rushing touchdown, 88 receiving yards, and one receiving touchdown.[37] The 2008 season was Johnson's last in the NFL.[2]

Community

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The Rudi Johnson Foundation was established in July 2005. The foundation provides assistance to families and children to promote self-sufficiency and self-reliance and incorporates several community-based programs.[38] In 2007, James Farrior of the Pittsburgh Steelers joined the effort, establishing his own foundation to assist in this movement.[39] The foundation helped fund the organization of the first football team for Clark Montessori High School in Cincinnati. The foundation supports Be The Match, the national registry of the National Bone Marrow Registry, and regularly organizes and conducts donor drives to recruit minorities.[40]

Death

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Johnson died in Florida on September 23, 2025, at the age of 45. The investigation into his death is still ongoing, but according to the Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office, "all indications are leading to suicide", with no suspicion of foul play.[41]

NFL career statistics

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Source:[1]

Legend
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Regular season

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Year Team Games Rushing Receiving
GP GS Att Yds Avg Lng TD Rec Yds Avg Lng TD
2001 CIN 2 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0
2002 CIN 7 0 17 67 3.9 13 0 6 34 5.7 14 0
2003 CIN 13 5 215 957 4.5 54 9 21 146 7.0 17 0
2004 CIN 16 16 361 1,454 4.0 52 12 15 84 5.6 30 0
2005 CIN 16 14 337 1,458 4.3 33 12 23 90 3.9 15 0
2006 CIN 16 15 341 1,309 3.8 22 12 23 124 5.4 18 0
2007 CIN 11 9 170 497 2.9 22 3 13 110 8.5 33 1
2008 DET 14 4 76 237 3.1 27 1 12 88 7.3 34 1
95 63 1,517 5,979 3.9 54 49 113 676 6.0 34 2

Playoffs

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Year Team Games Rushing Receiving
GP GS Att Yds Avg Lng TD Rec Yds Avg Lng TD
2005 CIN 1 1 13 56 4.3 20 1 2 14 7.0 11 0
1 1 13 56 4.3 20 1 2 14 7.0 11 0

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Burudi Ali "Rudi" Johnson (October 1, 1979 – September 23, 2025) was an who played eight seasons in the (), primarily for the , where he established himself as one of the franchise's most productive rushers with career totals of 5,979 rushing yards and 49 touchdowns. Born in Ettrick, Virginia, Johnson attended Thomas Dale High School in nearby Chester, where he excelled as a running back and earned recognition as a standout athlete. He began his college career at Butler Community College before transferring to Auburn University, where he became a key player for the Tigers. In his senior year of 2000, Johnson rushed for a school-record 1,567 yards on 324 carries, earning him the Southeastern Conference (SEC) Offensive Player of the Year award and helping Auburn reach the SEC Championship game. Johnson was selected by the Cincinnati Bengals in the fourth round (100th overall) of the 2001 NFL Draft, beginning a professional career marked by his powerful, low-center-of-gravity running style at 5 feet 10 inches and 228 pounds. Over seven seasons with the Bengals (2001–2007), he ranked fourth on the team's all-time rushing list with 5,742 yards and produced three 1,000-yard seasons, including franchise records for single-season rushing yards set in 2004 (1,454 yards) and broken by himself in 2005 (1,458 yards). That 2005 campaign also saw him score 12 rushing touchdowns, contributing to the Bengals' first AFC North division title in 15 years. His consistent productivity earned him a Pro Bowl selection after the 2004 season. Johnson closed out his NFL tenure with the Detroit Lions in 2008, adding 237 rushing yards and one touchdown before retiring. Following his playing career, Johnson founded the Rudi Johnson Foundation in 2005 to support families and children in need, reflecting his commitment to . He was inducted into the Chesterfield County Sports Hall of Fame on September 18, 2025. He was remembered by teammates and coaches for his joyful personality, relentless work ethic, and ability to brighten the locker room despite the physical demands of the game. Johnson died by on September 23, 2025, in , at age 45; his agent highlighted the need for greater support in the amid ongoing discussions about issues like (CTE).

Early life

Childhood and family background

Burudi Ali Johnson, known professionally as Rudi Johnson, was born on October 1, 1979, in Ettrick, a small community in , near Petersburg. His full name reflected cultural influences, with "Burudi" derived from and "Ali" as an homage to boxer . Johnson was raised in a single-parent household by his mother, Janice Johnson, following her divorce, in the modest working-class environment of Ettrick. His family instilled values of hard work and community involvement, shaping his early development in this close-knit area. At the age of six, Johnson began his involvement in by playing football for the Ettrick Trojans in the Chesterfield Quarterback League, marking the start of his passion for the game. His mother played an active role in supporting this interest, frequently driving him to practices and games in the Ettrick area. These formative experiences in local youth leagues provided a foundation for his athletic pursuits before transitioning to organized high school sports.

High school career

Rudi Johnson attended High School in Chester, , where he graduated in 1998. During his high school career, Johnson played both offensively and defensively for the Knights under head coach . As a senior in 1998, he emerged as a standout , rushing for 1,800 yards and scoring 25 touchdowns, which helped break a nearly 40-year school record for points scored that season. Johnson's performance earned him all-state honors as a in . His senior season drew recruitment interest from multiple colleges, but academic challenges directed him to start his postsecondary football career at in .

College career

Butler Community College

Following his high school graduation, Rudi Johnson enrolled at Butler Community College in El Dorado, Kansas, where he played football from 1998 to 1999. As a freshman in 1998, Johnson emerged as the Grizzlies' lead rusher, accumulating 1,697 yards on the ground with 15 touchdowns while averaging more than six yards per carry, helping propel Butler to the NJCAA national championship with a victory over Ricks College. In his sophomore year of 1999, he continued his dominance, rushing for approximately 2,310 yards and adding 31 touchdowns to his tally, including a standout performance of 370 yards and seven touchdowns (six rushing and one receiving) in the national title game against Dixie College, securing Butler's second consecutive NJCAA championship. Over his two seasons, Johnson amassed 4,007 rushing yards and 46 touchdowns, earning all-conference recognition and the NJCAA National Player of the Year award in 1999 for his versatile, all-purpose back role that included receiving duties and pass protection. Johnson's time at Butler marked a pivotal phase in his development, transforming him from a raw prospect into a polished, explosive runner capable of carrying the offensive load for a championship program, which facilitated his transfer to after the 1999 season. In 2016, he was inducted into the NJCAA Football Hall of Fame for his contributions to the Grizzlies' success.

Auburn University

After transferring from Butler Community College to for his senior year in 2000, Rudi Johnson made an immediate impact as the Tigers' primary during a one-season stint under head coach . Building on his development at , Johnson revitalized Auburn's ground game, which had struggled in prior seasons, by serving as the workhorse back in an offense that emphasized a strong rushing attack. Johnson's performance was exceptional, as he led the (SEC) in rushing with 1,567 yards on 324 carries, averaging 4.8 yards per attempt, and scored 13 rushing touchdowns while adding 70 receiving yards on nine catches. His workload and productivity were instrumental in Auburn achieving a 9-4 overall record, including a share of the SEC West division title and a appearance, where they lost to , 28–31. For his standout season, Johnson earned SEC Offensive Player of the Year honors, first-team All-SEC selection, and finished 10th in Heisman Trophy voting, recognizing his leadership and dominance in the conference. Key performances included 37 carries for 130 yards in the Iron Bowl shutout win over rival Alabama (9-0 on November 18, 2000), where his efforts helped secure Auburn's first victory in the series in six years, as well as a 78-yard touchdown run against Louisiana Tech that highlighted his breakaway speed.

Professional career

2001 NFL Draft

Johnson participated in the 2001 NFL Scouting Combine, where he measured 5 feet 10 inches tall and 227 pounds, ran the 40-yard dash in 4.57 seconds, recorded a 37.5-inch vertical jump, completed 24 repetitions on the bench press, and achieved a 119-inch broad jump. His combine performance highlighted his power and lower-body explosiveness, though his speed was considered average for a running back prospect. Scouting reports praised Johnson's vision, durability, and ability to follow blocks effectively, noting his aggressive style and capacity to handle a heavy workload, with one evaluation describing him as a "tough player that... gets stronger as the game wears on." These attributes, combined with his breakout senior season at Auburn where he rushed for 1,567 yards and earned SEC Offensive Player of the Year honors, positioned him as a mid-round prospect despite concerns over his junior college background and a subpar 40-yard dash time. The selected Johnson in the fourth round, 100th overall, of the . As the 10th taken in the draft, he was viewed as a potential backup to incumbent starter , valued for his north-south running style and resilience. Johnson signed his rookie contract with the Bengals on July 10, 2001, a three-year deal worth $1,223,500, including a $327,500 signing bonus, which allowed him to report early to . In preseason workouts and games, he focused on adapting to the level, emphasizing improved conditioning and learning the Bengals' offensive scheme during a transition period marked by his placement on the depth chart behind established backs. This preparation helped him secure a roster spot, setting the stage for his initial role as a reserve.

Cincinnati Bengals

Rudi Johnson joined the as a fourth-round pick in the and spent his first seven professional seasons with the team, establishing himself as a key component of their rushing attack. In his rookie year, Johnson had a limited role behind established Corey Dillon, appearing in just two games without recording any carries. His early opportunities were sparse as he adjusted to the , but he showed promise in practice and special teams. Johnson's breakout came in 2003 when injuries to Dillon opened the door for more playing time; he led the team in rushing with 215 carries for 957 yards and nine touchdowns over 13 games, averaging 4.5 yards per carry and providing a reliable ground game for . Building on that momentum, 2004 marked Johnson's season, where he set a Bengals franchise record with 1,454 rushing yards on 361 carries and 12 touchdowns, earning a selection and helping the team improve to an 8-8 record. In 2005, despite playing through torn knee cartilage, Johnson surpassed his previous mark with 1,458 yards and another 12 touchdowns on 337 carries, anchoring the Bengals' offense during their 11-5 playoff run that ended in a wild-card loss to the . Johnson maintained productivity in 2006, rushing for 1,309 yards and 12 touchdowns on 341 carries across all 16 games, further solidifying his status as the team's workhorse back. However, the 2007 season brought challenges with a injury that caused him to miss five games; he finished with 497 yards and three touchdowns on 170 carries in 11 appearances, a noticeable dip from his peak years. Over his Bengals tenure from 2001 to 2007, Johnson amassed 5,742 rushing yards and 48 touchdowns in 81 games, ranking fourth in franchise history for rushing yards and holding the single-season record at the time of his departure. The Bengals released him in August 2008 amid recurring issues and declining performance, ending his time with the organization.

Detroit Lions and later attempts

Following his release by the Cincinnati Bengals in late August 2008, Johnson signed a one-year contract worth $1.1 million with the on September 1, 2008, to bolster their depth. During the 2008 season, Johnson served primarily as a to , appearing in 14 games without a start and recording 76 carries for 237 rushing yards and 1 touchdown, averaging 3.1 yards per attempt. His limited production reflected both his diminished role amid ongoing injury recovery from prior seasons and the Lions' overall offensive struggles, as the team endured a franchise-worst 0-16 record. Johnson did not return to the Lions or secure another NFL contract after the 2008 campaign, effectively ending his professional playing career. He announced his retirement from the NFL shortly thereafter, concluding an eight-year tenure marked by three 1,000-yard rushing seasons earlier in his career.

Career statistics

Regular season

Rudi Johnson played 95 regular-season games over eight NFL seasons, primarily as a running back for the Cincinnati Bengals from 2001 to 2007 before finishing with the Detroit Lions in 2008. His career rushing totals include 1,517 attempts for 5,979 yards at an average of 3.9 yards per carry and 49 rushing touchdowns, while he also contributed 113 receptions for 676 receiving yards and 2 receiving touchdowns. The following table provides a year-by-year breakdown of Johnson's regular-season statistics:
SeasonTeamGames PlayedGames StartedRushing Att.Rushing YdsYds/AvgRushing TDReceptionsRec. YdsRec. TDFumbles
2001CIN2000-00000
2002CIN7017673.9063400
2003CIN1352159574.592114600
2004CIN16163611,4544.012158404
2005CIN16143371,4584.312239001
2006CIN16153411,3093.8122312406
2007CIN1191704972.931311013
2008DET144762373.11128811
Johnson's yards-per-carry average showed strong efficiency during his peak years with the Bengals, peaking at 4.5 in 2003 and remaining above 4.0 in 2004 and 2005, before declining to 2.9 in 2007 amid injuries. He fumbled 15 times in total, with a notable spike of six in 2006, contributing to ball-security concerns later in his career. In terms of franchise impact, Johnson's 1,458 rushing yards in 2005 set the Cincinnati Bengals' single-season record, which he also approached with 1,454 yards in 2004, and his 5,742 career rushing yards with the team rank fourth in Bengals history. He ranked second in the NFL with 361 rushing attempts in 2004 and recorded 12 rushing touchdowns in both 2005 and 2006.

Playoffs

Johnson's postseason career was brief, consisting of a single appearance during the 2005 with the , who had qualified for the first time in 15 years largely due to his strong regular-season performance. In the AFC Wild Card round on January 8, 2006, against the , Johnson carried the ball 13 times for 56 yards, including a 1-yard run in the second quarter that briefly gave the Bengals a lead in their eventual 31-17 loss. He also contributed through the air, catching both of his targets for 14 yards. Over his entire playoff tenure, Johnson accumulated 13 rushing attempts for 56 yards and 1 , along with 2 receptions for 14 yards, all in that one game. This limited exposure contrasted sharply with his more extensive regular-season workload, where he often served as the primary back, highlighting the scarcity of postseason opportunities during his career. The Bengals did not advance further in the that year, marking the extent of Johnson's postseason involvement.

Later life and death

Community involvement

In 2005, Rudi Johnson founded the Rudi Johnson Foundation, a dedicated to supporting underprivileged families and promoting children's through initiatives focused on self-sufficiency and . The foundation, headquartered in , provided resources such as scholarships, mentorship programs, and family assistance to help youth and families in need, drawing from Johnson's own experiences growing up in a modest household in Ettrick, , where access to educational and athletic opportunities shaped his values. Key initiatives included financial donations to establish the first football program at Montessori High School in , enabling the team to compete and reach the state playoffs for the first time in school history by 2017. The foundation also organized youth camps and free sports clinics in and , offering hands-on training and development for children aged 8 to 16, alongside family aid programs that distributed school supplies and supported low-income households. These efforts extended to bone marrow donor drives in partnership with Be The Match and collaborations with local schools like Ettrick and Matoaca Elementary through Community Programs for Youth. Johnson's philanthropic work aligned closely with community programs, where he participated in youth football launches and donor initiatives during his playing career, motivated by a desire to give back to communities that mirrored his upbringing. His contributions earned recognitions, including induction into the NJCAA Hall of Fame in 2016 for his football achievements at and entry into the Chesterfield County Sports Hall of Fame in September 2025, highlighting his enduring legacy in .

Death

Rudi Johnson died on September 23, 2025, at the age of 45 in his home in Sunny Isles Beach, . The Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office ruled the death a , with no evidence of foul play following a preliminary investigation. In October 2025, 911 calls were released reporting screams heard prior to the incident, but authorities maintained the suicide determination with no indications of external involvement. Johnson's agent, Peter Schaffer, confirmed the circumstances and emphasized the need for increased research into (CTE) in light of the incident. Following his retirement from the after the 2008 season, Johnson had resided in , where reports indicated he was grappling with mental health challenges and potential long-term effects from CTE. His family noted these struggles as contributing factors, though no further details were publicly disclosed. Immediate tributes poured in from the community, with the issuing a statement praising Johnson's dependability and impact as a player, while Bengals owner Mike Brown described him as a "fine person and an excellent ." and former teammates, including Chad "Ochocinco" Johnson, expressed profound grief, highlighting his legacy in college and professional football.

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