University of Louisiana at Lafayette Athletics

2008 Football Roster

Chris Johnson
Jersey Number 72

Chris Johnson

  • Position:
    Defensive Tackle
  • Ht./Wt.:
    6-2 / 245
  • Class:
    Sophomore
  • High School:
    Fontainebleau

Major: Management

2006: Redshirted, did not play...Named Cajuns Defensive Scout Team Player of the Week against Florida Atlantic.

High School: Three-year starter at defensive end for Fontainebleau High School and helped lead the squad of coach Larry Favre to the Class 5A state semifinals as a junior...Had 45 tackles, six sacks and three caused fumbles during that season...Was a second-team pick on the All-District 4-5A team as a senior in the hurricane-shortened season for FHS, the state’s largest school...The Bulldogs went 4-1 in the regular season...Also participated in track, throwing the discus, and powerlifting, finishing sixth in the state in his weight class.

Personal: Born on September 12, 1986...Son of Doris Johnson...Has three older brothers - Damon, Peter and Bryston...Cousin of former UL standout Orlando Thomas.

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