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Dwight Johnson
No. 23
Born: (1977-01-30) January 30, 1977 (age 47)
Waco, Texas, U.S.
Career information
Position(s)Defensive end
Height6 ft 4 in (193 cm)
Weight285 lb (129 kg)
CollegeBaylor
High schoolWaco (TX)
Career history
As player
2000Philadelphia Eagles
2002New York Giants
2003New England Patriots
Career stats

Dwight O'Neal Johnson (born January 30, 1977) is a former American football defensive end in the National Football League for the Philadelphia Eagles and the New York Giants. He played college football at Baylor University. He also played for the New England Patriots and was cut after the 2004-2005 season after they beat the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl 39. He now owns and lives in McDonough, Georgia at a Speed, Agility and Strength facility named Total Athlete.

Personal life

His mother Beverly Johnson lives in Waco, TX as well as his sister Daphanie Latchison. His older brother Dwayne Johnson lives in Houston, TX.

His younger brother, Derrick Johnson, played for the Kansas City Chiefs. His cousins, Bert Emanuel and Ben Emanuel also played for the NFL.