Cleveland Browns: Running backs rooms boasts stars, longshots
By Caleb Baum
D’ERNEST JOHNSON
Another AAF star for the Browns. D’Ernest Johnson played for the Orlando Apollos and was a teammate of Garrett Gilbert on the team. Johnson had 372 yards rushing and 2 touchdowns in the AAF.
Johnson played his college ball at USF. Johnson finished his career with 1,796 yards rushing and 16 touchdowns. Johnson also had 72 receptions for 899 yards and 12 receiving touchdowns.
Most importantly for Johnson, he had 1,172 yards and a 24.4 average for kick returns while at USF. He also averages 10.3 yards and had a punt return touchdown in college. This could be something that will set him apart from the remainder of running backs as the Browns seek a guy to be their 3rd running back on the depth chart while Hunt is suspended.
Johnson finished his career at USF as their all-time leader in total yardage with 4,186.