Ben Johnson (offensive tackle)

Ben Johnson (born April 7, 1980) is an American former professional football offensive tackle of the National Football League (NFL). He was selected by the Detroit Lions in the seventh round of the 2003 NFL draft with the 216th overall pick.^[2] He played college football at Wisconsin.

Ben Johnson

No. 74
Position:	Offensive tackle
Personal information
Born:	(1980-04-07) April 7, 1980 (age 45) Brussels, Wisconsin, U.S.
Height:	6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)
Weight:	329 lb (149 kg)
Career information
High school:	Brussels (WI) Southern Door
College:	Wisconsin
NFL draft:	2003: 7th round, 216th pick
Career history
Detroit Lions (2003–2004)* Chicago Bears (2004–2005)* → Frankfurt Galaxy (2005)[1] → Amsterdam Admirals (2005) Carolina Panthers (2005)* San Diego Chargers (2005–2006)* →Hamburg Sea Devils (2006)
* Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
Second-team All-Big Ten (2001)

Johnson was also a member of the Chicago Bears, Carolina Panthers, and San Diego Chargers.

Personal life

Johnson is a cousin of former Wisconsin teammate and NFL offensive lineman Al Johnson, who was also drafted in the 2003 NFL draft.