Ken Johnson

 

Stats:

  • Height: 6’6″
  • Weight: 245
  • Playing Position: Defensive End
  • College: Indiana University

Career:

  • Cincinnati Bengals: 1970-77

Honors:

  • Drafted by the NBA Cleveland Cavaliers, but chose the NFL instead
  • A starter, Ken played 8 years with the Cincinnati Bengals

Bio:

All Big Ten basketball player at the Indiana University, Ken was also the Most Valuable Player his junior and senior years while attending Indiana University. Ken was drafted by the NBA Cleveland Cavaliers but accepted Tom Landry’s invitation to come with the Dallas Cowboys and try out because of his athletic talents. Ken was cut by the Dallas Cowboys but was picked up by the Cincinnati Bengals where he played 8 years in the NFL as a Defensive End. Ken is a member of the Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame.