| Tyrell
Johnson
Scout.com Headlines: |
Notebook: Henderson lost, several sidelined 
The Vikings took a beating in the injury department on Sunday, losing one for the season.
-by VikingUpdate.com
Dec 7, 2009 |
Notebook: Rushing up the rankings
The Vikings have steadily climbed up the league’s rankings for rush defense after a shaky start.
-by VikingUpdate.com
Nov 11, 2009 |
Notebook: Tightening up against the tight end
The Vikings have allowed two tight ends to have big games in consecutive weeks.
-by VikingUpdate.com
Oct 8, 2009 |
Training Camp Photo Gallery: DBs
VU.com brings you onto the practice fields in Mankato
-by VikingUpdate.com
Aug 10, 2009 |
Johnson relaxing for results
Safety Tyrell Johnson started nearly half of his rookie season and he learned at least one lesson.
-by VikingUpdate.com
Aug 1, 2009 |
Johnson taking lessons from 2008
See what Tyrell Johnson learned last year and what his coordinator is saying about him.
-by VikingUpdate.com
Jun 26, 2009 |
Vikings players appreciated extra time off
Vikings coach Brad Childress started the offseason conditioning program a few weeks later this year.
-by VikingUpdate.com
Apr 10, 2009 |
Johnson has the skills, teammates say
Johnson and two other safeties talked about his learning experience and his opportunity in 2009.
-by VikingUpdate.com
Apr 9, 2009 |
Notebook: Childress likes Cutler’s skills
Brad Childress avoided the Vikings' interest in Cutler, but gave a good review on Cutler's ability.
-by VikingUpdate.com
Apr 2, 2009 |
2008 draftees to get their chance
Tyrell Johnson and John Sullivan could both be starters a year after being drafted.
-by VikingUpdate.com
Mar 20, 2009 |
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Wt: 207
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05/19/1985 |
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How Acquired: Drafted by the Vikings in the second round of the 2008 NFL Draft.
2008: Started the first seven games of his rookie season for injured free-agent acquisition Madieu Williams, who suffered a neck injury in training camp. Played in all 17 games, including filling in for an injured Darren Sharper in the playoff game against the Eagles, when he had five tackles. Finished the season with 29 tackles (19 solo), one interception, four passes defensed, one fumble recovery and one QB hurry. Was the only rookie to start a game for the team in 2008.
College: Holds Sun Belt Conference records for most tackles (363), most interception return yards (309) in a career, the single-season record for most yards gained on interception returns (142 in 2007) and the single-game record for most tackles in a game (25 vs. North Texas, 2005). Also ranks second in conference history with a 92-yard interception return and 28 passes defensed in his career. His 13 interceptions are third in Sun Belt history. Was the conference’s Defensive Player of the Year in 2007. During his college career, also tallied four fumbles and recovered two and made 6 ½ tackles-for-loss.
High School: Earned all-state and all-conference honors and an undefeated season and Class 8AA championship in 2002 as a senior at Rison (Ark.) High School. Was all-district his final three seasons. As a running back, rushed 353 times for 2,725 yards (7.7-yard average) and 49 touchdowns. Also returned punts and kicks. As a defensive back, had three interceptions, including one for a TD, 20 tackles for a loss, two forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries. Also lettered in basketball and participated in track and field.
Personal: Was involved in a various community and charity events in college, including visiting the Women’s and Children’s Hospital. His mother was a sprinter at the University of Arkansas and his father is former NBA player Alvin Robertson.
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