Jeremiah Johnson (American football)

Jeremiah Alex Johnson (born February 15, 1987) is an American football running back who is currently a member of the Denver Broncos of the National Football League. He was signed by the Houston Texans as an undrafted free agent in 2009. He played college football at Oregon.

Johnson has been a member of the Washington Redskins, Carolina Panthers, and Denver Broncos.

Early years
Johnson played high school football at Dorsey High School in Los Angeles, California. Going into his senior season, he was regarded as one of the top three running backs in his region. During his final two years at Dorsey, he made up a running back tandem with future USC tailback Stafon Johnson, who was one year his junior.

College career
In Johnson's senior year at Oregon, he carried the ball 168 times to rush for 1201 yards, the sixth-highest total in team history. With 2,336 yards total at Oregon, he finished sixth all-time. He was mainly used in a tandem running attack with current Carolina Panthers running back Jonathan Stewart during his career at Oregon, but in his senior season led the team after Stewart's departure to the NFL as a junior. He helped lead the 2008 Oregon Ducks to a victory in the Holiday Bowl against Oklahoma State by rushing for 119 yards with a touchdown.

Houston Texans
After going undrafted in the 2009 NFL Draft, Johnson signed a free agent contract with the Houston Texans. He was placed on season-ending injured reserve with a separated shoulder on August 6.

Washington Redskins
Johnson was signed to the Washington Redskins' practice squad on October 26, 2010, and released on October 27.

Carolina Panthers
Johnson was signed to the Carolina Panthers' practice squad on November 17, 2010, and released on December 2.

Denver Broncos
Johnson was signed to the Denver Broncos' practice squad on December 8, 2010, and released on September 3, 2011, but was re-signed to the practice squad the following day and later promoted to the active roster on September 16. He made his debut that week, only to be waived on September 20. Johnson was resigned to the practice squad on September 22, 2011. With the announcement that running back Knowshon Moreno was out for the 2011 season on November 14, 2011, Johnson has been promoted by the Broncos to be their third running back on the active roster.