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20  Byron Johnson
Byron Johnson

Class:
Senior

Hometown:
Duncanville, Texas

High School:
Duncanville

Height / Weight:
6-0 / 202

Position:
Defensive Back

Birthdate:
04/22/1981

Experience:
3L

Major:
Marketing and Management


Had a solid spring and provides experience ... had three tackles in the spring game.

2002...Had 14 tackles in the opener against Ohio State ... finished the season with 19 tackles ... All-Big 12 Academic Second Team.

2001...Had 10 tackles, including eight unassisted … top reserve at free safety … saw most action on special teams ... second-team Academic All-District ... Big 12 Commissioner’s Honor Roll.

2000...Redshirt freshman who contributed on special teams in his first action as a Red Raider ... made only tackle of year in win over Baylor ... named to Big 12 Commissioner’s Honor Roll.

High School...Duncanville High School in Duncanville, Texas … All-District 7-5A selection ... recorded 70 tackles, 18 pass breakups and five interceptions as a senior ... caused four fumbles and recovered four fumbles ... helped lead team to 5A Division I State Championship ... team was 25-4 over junior and senior seasons ... started final six games of junior season at cornerback before switching to free safety for senior season ... competed in the 400-meters and on the 4x400-meter relay team ... High School Coach: Bob Alpert.

Personal...Byron Johnson ... born April 22, 1981, in Dallas, Texas ... son of Joyce Johnson ... double-major in marketing and management.

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