Ted Johnson

Ted Curtis Johnson (born December 4, 1972) is a former American football player who played as a linebacker in the National Football League (NFL). He was born and raised in Carlsbad, California and graduated from Carlsbad High School in 1991. Johnson attended the University of Colorado and was selected by the New England Patriots in the second round of the 1995 NFL Draft. Throughout his ten-year professional career, Johnson played in 125 regular season games and accumulated 763 tackles, 11.5 sacks, one interception, 16 passes defensed, six forced fumbles, and seven fumble recoveries. Known for his tackling ability and intelligence on the field, Johnson was a key contributor to the Patriots' defense.