![]() However, he returned on November 24, 2015. On September 29, 2015, he was placed on injured reserve, and missed five games. He had two sacks in the Panthers' first 2014 playoff game against Arizona. Johnson recorded 9.0, 12.5, 11.0, and 8.5 over the 2011–2014 seasons, 11th in the NFL over that time period. According to ESPN the Magazine, he was the highest paid player in the NFL during the 2011 season with a total salary of $34M. After the lockout was lifted, Johnson was resigned to a six-year $72M ($32M guaranteed) contract. Through 16 games he recorded 11.5 sacks (tied for 8th in the NFL) with 62 total tackles, and 1 forced fumble. The 2010 season was his first year as a starter with the departure of longtime starter Julius Peppers and was somewhat of a breakout year for Johnson. With Rucker retired, and a year of experience behind him he showed great strides during the year totaling 25 tackles, 6 quarterback sacks, and forcing 1 fumble. Johnson appeared in all 16 games of the 2008 season. ĭuring Johnson's rookie year (2007), he appeared sparingly due to playing behind established veterans like Julius Peppers and Mike Rucker. This was considered to be a great steal by many experts. He went later than expected to the Carolina Panthers in the 3rd round with the 83rd overall pick in the 2007 NFL Draft. Johnson was considered by some NFL scouts to be a 1st or 2nd round pick and rated as high as the 3rd best defensive end in draft by some scouting services. Professional career Pre-draft measurablesĪll values from NFL Combine, except 40 time from Pro Day In track & field, he competed as a member of the Hawkinsville relay squads, recording personal-best times of 43.27 seconds in the 4x100 and 3:42.47 minutes in the 4x400. He played as a forward on the basketball team. In addition to football, he also played basketball and ran track. He participated in the GACA North-South All-Star game. As a senior, he recorded 16 sacks and 30 pressures while leading his team to the Class A State Championship, where he returned an interception 83 yards for a touchdown. As a junior, he earned Class A All-State honorable mention and All-Area honors. He played defensive end for the Hawkinsville Red Devils football team. Johnson attended Hawkinsville High School, where he was a three-sport athlete in football, basketball and track. He played college football for the University of Georgia and was drafted by the Panthers in the third round of the 2007 NFL Draft. Charles Johnson (born July 10, 1986) is a former American football defensive end who played 11 seasons for the Carolina Panthers in the National Football League (NFL).
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