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{{Infobox NFL biography
{{Infobox NFL biography
| name = Johnny Holton
| name = Johnny Holton
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| image = Johnny Holton.JPG
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| caption = Holton in the 2016 NFL season.
| caption = Holton in 2016
| current_team = Free agent
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| number =
| number = 16, 80
| position = [[Wide receiver]]
| position = [[Wide receiver]]
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1991|8|22|mf=y}}
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1991|8|22|mf=y}}
| birth_place = [[Miami, Florida]]
| birth_place = [[Miami, Florida]], U.S.
| death_date =
| death_date =
| death_place =
| death_place =
| height_ft = 6
| height_ft = 6
| height_in = 1
| height_in = 1
| weight_lbs = 190
| weight_lbs = 190
| high_school = Coconut Grove ([[Miami|Miami, Florida]])
| high_school = Coconut Grove (Miami, Florida)
| college = [[Cincinnati Bearcats football|Cincinnati]]
| college = [[Cincinnati Bearcats football|Cincinnati]]
| undraftedyear = 2016
| undraftedyear = 2016
| pastteams =
| pastteams =
* [[Oakland Raiders]] ({{NFL Year|2016}}–{{NFL Year|2018}})
* [[Oakland Raiders]] ({{NFL Year|2016}}–{{NFL Year|2018}})
* [[Philadelphia Eagles]] ({{NFL Year|2019}})*
* [[Philadelphia Eagles]] ({{NFL Year|2019}})*
* [[Pittsburgh Steelers]] ({{NFL Year|2019}})
* [[Pittsburgh Steelers]] ({{NFL Year|2019}})
* [[New York Giants]] ({{NFL Year|2020}})*
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'''Johnny Holton Jr.''' (born August 22, 1991) is an [[American football]] [[wide receiver]] who is currently a [[free agent]]. He played [[college football]] at [[Cincinnati Bearcats football|Cincinnati]] and was signed by the [[Oakland Raiders]] as an undrafted free agent in 2016. He has also played for the [[Philadelphia Eagles]] and [[Pittsburgh Steelers]].
'''Johnny Holton Jr.''' (born August 22, 1991) is a former [[American football]] [[wide receiver]]. He played [[college football]] at [[Cincinnati Bearcats football|Cincinnati]] and was signed by the [[Oakland Raiders]] as an undrafted free agent in 2016. He was also a member of the [[Philadelphia Eagles]], [[Pittsburgh Steelers]], and [[New York Giants]].


==College career==
==College career==
Holton was recruited to play junior college football at the [[College of Dupage]]. There, Holton excelled on the field at [[wide receiver]] over his two years at the school. After his time there, he had offers from the [[University of Alabama]], [[Florida State University]], [[Ohio State University]], TSU and Auburn but he chose Cincinnati to continue his college career.
Holton was recruited to play junior college football at the [[College of Dupage]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Martin |first=Kyle |date=August 11, 2016 |title=Johnny Holton, From Flag Football Talent To NFL Prospect |url=https://www.raiders.com/news/johnny-holton-from-flag-football-talent-to-nfl-prospect-17468672 |access-date=2023-12-29 |website=Raiders.com |language=en-US}}</ref> There, Holton excelled on the field at [[wide receiver]] over his two years at the school. After his time there, he had offers from the [[University of Alabama]], [[Florida State University]], [[Ohio State University]], TSU and Auburn but he chose Cincinnati to continue his college career.


==Professional career==
==Professional career==
{{NFL predraft
| height ft = 6
| height in = 0+5/8
| weight = 190
| dash = 4.54
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| twenty split =
| shuttle =
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| bench = 8
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| hand span = 9+7/8
| wonderlic =
| note = All values from [[NFL Combine]]<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.nfl.com/combine/profiles/johnny-holton?id=2555469 |title=Johnny Holton Combine Profile |website=NFL.com |access-date=March 25, 2020}}</ref>
}}

===Oakland Raiders===
===Oakland Raiders===
On May 10, 2016, Holton signed with the [[Oakland Raiders]] as an undrafted free agent following the conclusion of the [[2016 NFL Draft]].<ref name="OAK">{{cite web | title=Oakland Raiders Announce Undrafted Free Agent Signings | work= Raiders.com | url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170819105936/http://www.raiders.com/news/article-1/Oakland-Raiders-Announce-Undrafted-Free-Agent-Signings/f7f144c2-d51a-43db-8394-eca9161c4cc7 |accessdate=May 10, 2016}}</ref> He played in 15 games his rookie season, recording two receptions for 34 yards while playing regular role on special teams, recording 12 tackles, good for second on the team.
On May 10, 2016, Holton signed with the [[Oakland Raiders]] as an undrafted free agent following the conclusion of the [[2016 NFL draft]].<ref name="OAK">{{cite web | title=Oakland Raiders Announce Undrafted Free Agent Signings | work= Raiders.com | url=http://www.raiders.com/news/article-1/Oakland-Raiders-Announce-Undrafted-Free-Agent-Signings/f7f144c2-d51a-43db-8394-eca9161c4cc7 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170819105936/http://www.raiders.com/news/article-1/Oakland-Raiders-Announce-Undrafted-Free-Agent-Signings/f7f144c2-d51a-43db-8394-eca9161c4cc7 | url-status=dead | archive-date=August 19, 2017 |accessdate=May 10, 2016}}</ref> He played in 15 games his rookie season, recording two receptions for 34 yards while playing regular role on special teams.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Johnny Holton 2016 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/H/HoltJo00/gamelog/2016/ |access-date=2023-12-29 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref>


On September 3, 2018, Holton was waived by the Raiders and was later re-signed to the practice squad, with his position being changed from wide receiver to cornerback.<ref>{{cite web|title=Raiders sign Brandon LaFell; waive Holton|url=https://www.raiders.com/news/raiders-sign-brandon-lafell-waive-holton|website=Raiders.com|date=September 3, 2018}}</ref> He was promoted to the active roster on November 21, 2018 as a wide receiver.<ref>{{cite web|title=Raiders Elevate Holton; Make Practice Squad Additions - 11.21.18|url=https://www.raiders.com/news/raiders-elevate-holton-make-practice-squad-additions-11-21-18|website=Raiders.com|date=November 21, 2018}}</ref> He was waived on November 26, 2018 and re-signed to the practice squad.<ref>{{cite web|title=Raiders Waive Holton|url=https://www.raiders.com/news/raiders-waive-holton|website=Raiders.com|date=November 26, 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Raiders Return Cowser and Holton to Practice Squad|url=https://www.raiders.com/news/raiders-return-cowser-and-holton-to-practice-squad|website=Raiders.com|date=November 28, 2018}}</ref>
On September 3, 2018, Holton was waived by the Raiders and was later re-signed to the [[practice squad]], with his position being changed from wide receiver to cornerback.<ref>{{cite web|title=Raiders sign Brandon LaFell; waive Holton|url=https://www.raiders.com/news/raiders-sign-brandon-lafell-waive-holton|website=Raiders.com|date=September 3, 2018}}</ref> He was promoted to the active roster on November 21, 2018, as a wide receiver.<ref>{{cite web|title=Raiders Elevate Holton; Make Practice Squad Additions - 11.21.18|url=https://www.raiders.com/news/raiders-elevate-holton-make-practice-squad-additions-11-21-18|website=Raiders.com|date=November 21, 2018|access-date=November 21, 2018|archive-date=November 21, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181121235857/https://www.raiders.com/news/raiders-elevate-holton-make-practice-squad-additions-11-21-18|url-status=dead}}</ref> He was waived on November 26, 2018, and re-signed to the practice squad.<ref>{{cite web|title=Raiders Waive Holton|url=https://www.raiders.com/news/raiders-waive-holton|website=Raiders.com|date=November 26, 2018|access-date=November 27, 2018|archive-date=November 27, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181127024358/https://www.raiders.com/news/raiders-waive-holton|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Raiders Return Cowser and Holton to Practice Squad|url=https://www.raiders.com/news/raiders-return-cowser-and-holton-to-practice-squad|website=Raiders.com|date=November 28, 2018}}</ref>


===Philadelphia Eagles===
===Philadelphia Eagles===
On January 15, 2019, Holton signed a reserve/future contract with the [[Philadelphia Eagles]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Eagles sign two WR's to reserve/future contracts|url=https://theeagleswire.usatoday.com/2019/01/15/eagles-sign-two-wrs-to-reserve-future-contracts/|work=The Eagles Wire|publisher=USA Today|date=January 19, 2019}}</ref> He was waived on May 8, 2019.
On January 15, 2019, Holton signed a reserve/future contract with the [[Philadelphia Eagles]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Erby |first=Glenn |date=January 19, 2019 |title=Eagles sign two WR's to reserve/future contracts |url=https://theeagleswire.usatoday.com/2019/01/15/eagles-sign-two-wrs-to-reserve-future-contracts/ |access-date=2023-12-28 |website=The Eagles Wire |publisher=USA Today}}</ref> He was waived on May 8, 2019.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Erby |first=Glenn |date=2019-05-08 |title=Eagles waive WR Johnny Holton |url=https://theeagleswire.usatoday.com/2019/05/08/eagles-waive-wr-johnny-holton/ |access-date=2023-12-29 |website=Eagles Wire|publisher=USA Today |language=en-US}}</ref>


===Pittsburgh Steelers===
===Pittsburgh Steelers===
[[File:Steelers vs Browns 20.jpg|thumb|Holton in a game against the [[Cleveland Browns]] in 2019 ]]
[[File:Steelers vs Browns 20.jpg|thumb|Holton in a game against the [[Cleveland Browns]] in 2019 ]]
On May 13, 2019, Holton signed with the [[Pittsburgh Steelers]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://steelerswire.usatoday.com/2019/05/13/report-steelers-sign-wr-johnny-holton/|title=Steelers Sign WR Johnny Holton|author=Popejoy, Curt|date=May 13, 2019}}</ref> He was waived on August 31, 2019 and was signed to the practice squad the next day.<ref>{{cite web|title=Steelers make roster cuts|url=https://www.steelers.com/news/steelers-make-roster-cuts|website=Steelers.com|date=August 31, 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Steelers announce 2019 practice squad|url=https://www.steelers.com/news/steelers-announce-2019-practice-squad|website=Steelers.com|date=September 1, 2019}}</ref> He was promoted to the active roster on September 7, 2019.<ref>{{cite web|title=Holton promoted to 53-man roster|url=https://www.steelers.com/news/holton-promoted-to-53-man-roster|website=Steelers.com|date=September 7, 2019}}</ref>
On May 13, 2019, Holton signed with the [[Pittsburgh Steelers]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Popejoy |first=Curt |date=May 13, 2019 |title=Steelers Sign WR Johnny Holton |url=https://steelerswire.usatoday.com/2019/05/13/report-steelers-sign-wr-johnny-holton/ |access-date=2023-12-29 |website=Steelers Wire|publisher=USA Today}}</ref> He was waived on August 31, 2019, and was signed to the practice squad the next day.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Varley |first=Teresa |date=August 31, 2019 |title=Steelers make roster cuts |url=https://www.steelers.com/news/steelers-make-roster-cuts |access-date=2024-09-23 |website=Steelers.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Steelers announce 2019 practice squad|url=https://www.steelers.com/news/steelers-announce-2019-practice-squad|website=Steelers.com|date=September 1, 2019}}</ref> He was promoted to the active roster on September 7, 2019.<ref>{{cite web|title=Holton promoted to 53-man roster|url=https://www.steelers.com/news/holton-promoted-to-53-man-roster|website=Steelers.com|date=September 7, 2019|access-date=September 9, 2019|archive-date=September 9, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190909032124/https://www.steelers.com/news/holton-promoted-to-53-man-roster|url-status=dead}}</ref>


The Steelers released Holton on March 16, 2020.<ref>{{cite news |author=Varley, Teresa |title=Steelers make multiple roster moves |url=https://www.steelers.com/news/steelers-make-multiple-roster-moves-x9748 |website=Steelers.com |date=March 16, 2020 |accessdate=March 16, 2020}}</ref>
The Steelers released Holton on March 16, 2020.<ref>{{cite news |author=Varley, Teresa |title=Steelers make multiple roster moves |url=https://www.steelers.com/news/steelers-make-multiple-roster-moves-x9748 |website=Steelers.com |date=March 16, 2020 |accessdate=March 16, 2020}}</ref>

=== New York Giants ===
Holton was signed by the [[New York Giants]] on September 2, 2020.<ref name="e526">{{cite web | last=Eisen | first=Michael | title=Giants sign C Jon Halapio, WR Johnny Holton | website=Giants.com| date=2020-09-02 | url=https://www.giants.com/news/jon-halapio-johnny-holton-sign-jackson-dennis-jaquarius-landrews-waived | access-date=2025-01-01}}</ref> He was released on September 5, 2020, and signed to the practice squad the next day.<ref>{{cite web|title=New York Giants announce 53-man roster|url=https://www.giants.com/news/giants-roster-2020-nfl-season-new-york-announce-53-man-roster-joe-judge|author=Eisen, Michael|website=Giants.com|date=September 5, 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Giants sign 14 to practice squad; 2 spots open|url=https://www.giants.com/news/giants-roster-sign-13-players-to-practice-squad-2-spots-open|author=Eisen, Michael|website=Giants.com|date=September 6, 2020}}</ref> He was elevated to the active roster on September 26 for the team's week 3 game against the [[San Francisco 49ers]],<ref>{{cite news |title=Giants' Johnny Holton: Elevates from practice squad |url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/football/news/giants-johnny-holton-elevates-from-practice-squad/ |website=CBSSports.com |date=September 27, 2020 |accessdate=October 7, 2020}}</ref> and reverted to the practice squad after the game on September 28.<ref>{{cite news |title=Johnny Holton: Dropped down to practice squad |url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/football/news/johnny-holton-dropped-down-to-practice-squad/ |website=CBSSports.com |date=September 28, 2020 |accessdate=October 7, 2020}}</ref> He was released on October 5, 2020.<ref>{{cite news |title=Johnny Holton: Cut from practice squad |url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/football/news/johnny-holton-cut-from-practice-squad/ |website=CBSSports.com |date=October 5, 2020 |accessdate=October 25, 2020}}</ref>


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
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*[http://www.gobearcats.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/johnny_holton_856981.html Cincinnati Bearcats bio]
*[http://www.gobearcats.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/johnny_holton_856981.html Cincinnati Bearcats bio] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160913215639/http://www.gobearcats.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/johnny_holton_856981.html |date=September 13, 2016 }}
*[http://www.raiders.com/team/roster/Johnny-Holton/e29f9127-c991-48bb-97b9-e7e51f8baa3d Oakland Raiders bio]
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Latest revision as of 20:38, 1 January 2025

Johnny Holton
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Holton in 2016
No. 16, 80
Position:Wide receiver
Personal information
Born: (1991-08-22) August 22, 1991 (age 33)
Miami, Florida, U.S.
Height:6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight:190 lb (86 kg)
Career information
High school:Coconut Grove (Miami, Florida)
College:Cincinnati
Undrafted:2016
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career NFL statistics
Receptions:14
Receiving yards:273
Receiving touchdowns:3
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Johnny Holton Jr. (born August 22, 1991) is a former American football wide receiver. He played college football at Cincinnati and was signed by the Oakland Raiders as an undrafted free agent in 2016. He was also a member of the Philadelphia Eagles, Pittsburgh Steelers, and New York Giants.

College career

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Holton was recruited to play junior college football at the College of Dupage.[1] There, Holton excelled on the field at wide receiver over his two years at the school. After his time there, he had offers from the University of Alabama, Florida State University, Ohio State University, TSU and Auburn but he chose Cincinnati to continue his college career.

Professional career

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Pre-draft measurables
Height Weight Arm length Hand span 40-yard dash Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
6 ft 0+5⁄8 in
(1.84 m) 		190 lb
(86 kg) 		32+7⁄8 in
(0.84 m) 		9+7⁄8 in
(0.25 m)		 4.54 s 31.5 in
(0.80 m)		 10 ft 3 in
(3.12 m)		 8 reps
All values from NFL Combine[2]

Oakland Raiders

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On May 10, 2016, Holton signed with the Oakland Raiders as an undrafted free agent following the conclusion of the 2016 NFL draft.[3] He played in 15 games his rookie season, recording two receptions for 34 yards while playing regular role on special teams.[4]

On September 3, 2018, Holton was waived by the Raiders and was later re-signed to the practice squad, with his position being changed from wide receiver to cornerback.[5] He was promoted to the active roster on November 21, 2018, as a wide receiver.[6] He was waived on November 26, 2018, and re-signed to the practice squad.[7][8]

Philadelphia Eagles

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On January 15, 2019, Holton signed a reserve/future contract with the Philadelphia Eagles.[9] He was waived on May 8, 2019.[10]

Pittsburgh Steelers

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Holton in a game against the Cleveland Browns in 2019

On May 13, 2019, Holton signed with the Pittsburgh Steelers.[11] He was waived on August 31, 2019, and was signed to the practice squad the next day.[12][13] He was promoted to the active roster on September 7, 2019.[14]

The Steelers released Holton on March 16, 2020.[15]

New York Giants

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Holton was signed by the New York Giants on September 2, 2020.[16] He was released on September 5, 2020, and signed to the practice squad the next day.[17][18] He was elevated to the active roster on September 26 for the team's week 3 game against the San Francisco 49ers,[19] and reverted to the practice squad after the game on September 28.[20] He was released on October 5, 2020.[21]

References

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  1. ^ Martin, Kyle (August 11, 2016). "Johnny Holton, From Flag Football Talent To NFL Prospect". Raiders.com. Retrieved December 29, 2023.
  2. ^ "Johnny Holton Combine Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved March 25, 2020.
  3. ^ "Oakland Raiders Announce Undrafted Free Agent Signings". Raiders.com. Archived from the original on August 19, 2017. Retrieved May 10, 2016.
  4. ^ "Johnny Holton 2016 Game Log". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved December 29, 2023.
  5. ^ "Raiders sign Brandon LaFell; waive Holton". Raiders.com. September 3, 2018.
  6. ^ "Raiders Elevate Holton; Make Practice Squad Additions - 11.21.18". Raiders.com. November 21, 2018. Archived from the original on November 21, 2018. Retrieved November 21, 2018.
  7. ^ "Raiders Waive Holton". Raiders.com. November 26, 2018. Archived from the original on November 27, 2018. Retrieved November 27, 2018.
  8. ^ "Raiders Return Cowser and Holton to Practice Squad". Raiders.com. November 28, 2018.
  9. ^ Erby, Glenn (January 19, 2019). "Eagles sign two WR's to reserve/future contracts". The Eagles Wire. USA Today. Retrieved December 28, 2023.
  10. ^ Erby, Glenn (May 8, 2019). "Eagles waive WR Johnny Holton". Eagles Wire. USA Today. Retrieved December 29, 2023.
  11. ^ Popejoy, Curt (May 13, 2019). "Steelers Sign WR Johnny Holton". Steelers Wire. USA Today. Retrieved December 29, 2023.
  12. ^ Varley, Teresa (August 31, 2019). "Steelers make roster cuts". Steelers.com. Retrieved September 23, 2024.
  13. ^ "Steelers announce 2019 practice squad". Steelers.com. September 1, 2019.
  14. ^ "Holton promoted to 53-man roster". Steelers.com. September 7, 2019. Archived from the original on September 9, 2019. Retrieved September 9, 2019.
  15. ^ Varley, Teresa (March 16, 2020). "Steelers make multiple roster moves". Steelers.com. Retrieved March 16, 2020.
  16. ^ Eisen, Michael (September 2, 2020). "Giants sign C Jon Halapio, WR Johnny Holton". Giants.com. Retrieved January 1, 2025.
  17. ^ Eisen, Michael (September 5, 2020). "New York Giants announce 53-man roster". Giants.com.
  18. ^ Eisen, Michael (September 6, 2020). "Giants sign 14 to practice squad; 2 spots open". Giants.com.
  19. ^ "Giants' Johnny Holton: Elevates from practice squad". CBSSports.com. September 27, 2020. Retrieved October 7, 2020.
  20. ^ "Johnny Holton: Dropped down to practice squad". CBSSports.com. September 28, 2020. Retrieved October 7, 2020.
  21. ^ "Johnny Holton: Cut from practice squad". CBSSports.com. October 5, 2020. Retrieved October 25, 2020.
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