Former TCU linebacker Jawuan Johnson signs with Seattle Seahawks
Jawuan Johnson is getting another shot with the Seattle Seahawks.
The former TCU linebacker worked out with the Seahawks on Saturday and landed a contract, his agent Matt Mainiero, of Team Sports Agency, announced.
Johnson was part of the Seahawks’ rookie minicamp last spring but didn’t land a contract afterward. He also worked out with the New Orleans Saints during their rookie minicamp. Johnson, who is undersized for NFL linebackers at 5-foot-11, went undrafted.
Johnson had a solid season in his lone year with TCU as a grad transfer from Northern Illinois. He finished with 71 tackles (4 1/2 tackles for loss), one interception and two fumble recoveries.
Johnson’s snap count increased as the season progressed and he became more comfortable in Gary Patterson’s 4-2-5 scheme. He had consecutive games with 10 tackles against Kansas and Kansas State, then had a season-high 12 tackles against Oklahoma State in the regular-season finale.
In the Cheez-It Bowl, Johnson shined with an interception in overtime but was tackled 13 yards short of the goal line for what would have been a walk-off victory.
Johnson joins a Seattle organization that has plenty of familiarity with TCU products. The Seahawks used their first-round pick to select defensive end L.J. Collier in this year’s draft and also have center Joey Hunt on the roster.
TCU now has 23 former players on NFL rosters as training camps across the country get underway.
Seattle’s first preseason game is Aug. 8 against the Denver Broncos.
This story was originally published July 27, 2019 at 4:38 PM.
