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Rudi Johnson

Detroit Lions

1979/10/01 30

5-10 225

Petersburg, VA

8

the Cincinnati Bengals in 2001 (4th round)

Rushing Receiving
G Rush Yds Y/G Avg TD Rec Yds Y/G Avg TD
2008 Lions 14 76 237 16.9 3.1 1 12 88 6.3 7.3 1

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Scouting Report

Assets
  • Good power runner. Moves the pile and can break tackles. Will set up blocks on outside runs. Can catch the ball and is a load to bring down with a head of steam in the open field.
Flaws
  • Wearing down. Lacks second or third gears and rarely generates big plays. Lacks wiggle and cutback ability. Not a great receiving threat because he lacks the quickness to run underneath routes.
Career Potential
  • Fading starter.

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Transactions/Injuries/Suspensions

September 2, 2008 Signed as a free agent by the Detroit Lions to a one-year contract.
August 30, 2008 Released by the Cincinnati Bengals.
December 21, 2007 Hamstring, out.
September 28, 2007 Hamstring, out.
March 16, 2005 Re-signed by the Cincinnati Bengals to a five-year contract.
March 7, 2005 Re-signed as a restricted free agent by the Cincinnati Bengals to a one-year contract.
May 11, 2004 Re-signed by the Cincinnati Bengals to a one-year contract.

Trades

September 2, 2008 Signed as a free agent by the Detroit Lions.
April 22, 2001 Drafted by the Cincinnati Bengals in the 4th round (100th overall) in 2001.

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