Fred Johnson

OT

#74

Experience: 2 years

Height: 6-7

Age: 23

Weight: 326 lbs

College: Florida

2020 SEASON

G

7
GS

2

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WK	OPP	RESULT	G	GS
3	@Eagles	T 23 - 23	1	1
7	Browns	L 34 - 37	1	0
2	@Browns	L 30 - 35	1	1
6	@Colts	L 27 - 31	1	0
1	Chargers	L 13 - 16	1	0
5	@Ravens	L 3 - 27	1	0
4	Jaguars	W 33 - 25	1	0

SEASON	TEAM	G	GS
2019	Cincinnati Bengals	6	1
2020	Cincinnati Bengals	7	2
TOTAL		13	3

Biography

Cincinnati acquired Johnson on waivers from Pittsburgh midway through the 2019 season, and he went on to play in six games for the Bengals (one start) ... His lone Bengals start came at LOT in the season finale vs. Cleveland, and he earned high praise from coaches for his play ... Stands at a massive 6-6, 325 pounds, and has played both G and OT during his football career ... Also lettered in prep basketball, and is touted by coaches for his movement skills ... Appeared in 44 career games (31 starts) over four seasons (2015-18) at Florida, seeing action at both RG and RT.

Career transactions: Signed with Pittsburgh as college free agent on 5-2-19 ... Waived by Steelers on 10-11-19 ... Acquired by Cincinnati on waivers from Pittsburgh on 10-14-19.

2019 highlights: Played in six games, with one start (all with Cincinnati) ... Originally a college free agent signee of Pittsburgh ... Steelers listed him at G ... Played in all four preseason games for Steelers, with two starts at RG ... Made Steelers' active roster out of training camp, and was inactive (coaches' decision) for Games 1-5 ... Waived by Steelers on Oct. 11, and acquired by Bengals on waivers on Oct. 14 ... Saw action in six of Cincinnati's final seven games ... Active DNP for Games 7-8, and inactive for Games 9 and 11 (all coaches' decisions) ... Made NFL debut in Game 10 at Oakland ... Began to see time on offense in final two games ... Saw action as a reserve LOT late in Game 15 at Miami, and helped blocking effort for Cincinnati's 23-point fourth-quarter comeback ... Earned first career start (LOT) in season finale vs. Cleveland, and aided in blocking effort for HB Joe Mixon's career-high 162 rushing yards.

College: Spent four seasons (2015-18) at Florida ... Appeared in 44 career games, with 31 starts ... Switched between RG and RT throughout career.

Personal: Hometown is West Palm Beach, Fla. ... Attended Royal Palm Beach High School in West Palm Beach ... Described as a "late bloomer," his senior season was his first playing varsity football, and he helped lead team to Class 7A regional final ... Also lettered in prep basketball ... Nephew of former NBA all-star Otis Thorpe.

Matchup Of The Game: Fast Learner Fred Johnson Gets Another Rep Against One of NFL's Best

New Bengals right guard Fred Johnson has proven to be a quick learner everywhere he's been. From the moment he walked into the library at Royal Palm Beach High School in West Palm Beach, Fla., when he was a junior. The monitor that day happened to be the school's offensive coordinator and even though Johnson didn't play any sports he suggested he come out for the team. The big kid has been learning ever since and another lesson looms Sunday against Eagles Pro Bowler Fletcher Cox.