D'Ernest Johnson

Career Transactions

Signed by the Cleveland Browns as an undrafted free agent on May 16, 2019.

Key Notes

· Appeared in all 16 games in 2020 and averaged 25.1 yards as team's primary kick returner, as well as posting career highs in carries (33) and rushing yards (166).

· In Week 4 win at Dallas, stepped in after RB Nick Chubb's knee injury in second quarter, posting career highs in rushing attempts (13), yards (game-high 95) and long (28).

· During Week 5 win over Colts, carried eight times for 32 yards and caught one pass for four yards. On third-and-9 with 2:27 remaining, tied a career-long with a 28-yard run that helped Browns sustain the final drive and solidify win.

· Member of the former Alliance of American Football, finishing second the league in rushing and scrimmage yards as an Orlando Apollo in 2019.

· Completed his career as South Florida's all-time leader in all-purpose yards with 4,186, including 1,796 career rushing yards. Scored 29 career touchdowns, including 16 rushing, 12 receiving and one punt return.

Career Transactions

Signed by the Cleveland Browns as an undrafted free agent on May 16, 2019.

Key Notes

· Appeared in all 16 games in 2020 and averaged 25.1 yards as team's primary kick returner, as well as posting career highs in carries (33) and rushing yards (166).

· In Week 4 win at Dallas, stepped in after RB Nick Chubb's knee injury in second quarter, posting career highs in rushing attempts (13), yards (game-high 95) and long (28).

· During Week 5 win over Colts, carried eight times for 32 yards and caught one pass for four yards. On third-and-9 with 2:27 remaining, tied a career-long with a 28-yard run that helped Browns sustain the final drive and solidify win.

· Member of the former Alliance of American Football, finishing second the league in rushing and scrimmage yards as an Orlando Apollo in 2019.

· Completed his career as South Florida's all-time leader in all-purpose yards with 4,186, including 1,796 career rushing yards. Scored 29 career touchdowns, including 16 rushing, 12 receiving and one punt return.

Personal

· Attended Immokalee High School in Immokalee, Fla. Helped lead his team to the state championship game.

· After no team signed him in 2018, he worked on a fishing boat in Key West to help make ends meet. Spent about six weeks reeling in mahi mahi. Also worked as a personal trainer in Gainesville prior to signing with the AAF in 2019.

Beyond Football

· Represented Ocean Conservancy during My Cause, My Cleats for the second year in a row and wore Jamee Johnson's name on his helmet as part of the league's social justice initiatives.