Ian Johnson (American football)

Ian Johnson (born October 10, 1986) is an American football running back who is currently a free agent. He played college football at Boise State.

Early years
Ian Johnson attended Damien High School (La Verne, California) and was named Inland Valley Offensive Player of the Year, L.A. Times All-San Gabriel Valley first team, San Gabriel Valley Tribune All-Area first team, Daily Bulletin Inland Valley All-Area Team, All-Sierra League MVP, and CIF Division II first-team all-league as a senior. Johnson was also a team captain for the Spartans and set Damien High School records in career rushing yards, season rushing yards (2,009 yards) and points scored (347). He also lettered in track where he was an All-Sierra League and All-CIF pick while competing in the 100-meters, 200-meters, and 4x100-meter relay. He was a high school teammate of Arena Football League star, Nick Davila.

College career
Johnson was redshirted for the 2004 season. In his freshman year in 2005, he rushed for 1,445 yards, at that time the 2nd-most by a freshman in Broncos history, scoring 14 touchdowns. In his illustrious six year career at BSU, Johnson ran for 6,030 yards and 58 touchdowns, surpassing Marshall Faulk for the WAC Career Rushing Touchdown record.

Johnson had been considered a dark horse candidate for the Heisman Trophy.

Minnesota Vikings
He ran the fastest 40 yard dash time for a running back at the 2009 NFL Combine with a 4.46. He was signed as a free agent with the Minnesota Vikings. In Week 4 of the Preseason Johnson ran for 2 touchdowns in 17 carries against the Dallas Cowboys. Johnson was waived by the Vikings on September 4, 2010. He was re-signed to the practice squad two days later.

Arizona Cardinals
The Arizona Cardinals signed Johnson to their practice squad on September 6, 2010.

He was released from the practice squad on September 27, 2010.

Detroit Lions
The Detroit Lions signed Johnson to their practice squad on November 17, 2010. Ian was again released on the 3rd September 2011.

San Francisco 49ers
Johnson was signed the 49ers practice squad on September 12, 2011. He was released on December 14, 2011.

Miami Dolphins
Johnson was signed to the Dolphin's practice squad on December 29, 2011.

Motivational speaking
In November 2010, Ian Johnson joined Kituku and Associates in Boise as a motivational speaker and personal coach. Johnson will speak at schools, businesses, churches, and associations on turning dreams to reality, winning as a team, making the right choices, and overcoming challenges.