Michael Johnson is an American football safety who is currently a free agent. He was drafted by the New York Giants in the seventh round of the 2007 NFL Draft and has also played for the Detroit Lions. He played college football at the University of Arizona. Johnson played in 21 games with 14 starts at Arizona after transferring from Tyler Junior College. Was credited with 107 tackles and had 5 interceptions, 5.5 tackles for losses, a forced fumble and 2 fumble recoveries. In 2006, started all 10 games in which he played at strong safety, he earned All-Pac 10 2nd-team honors and finished... 5th on the team with 47 tackles , including 1 stop for a 7-yard loss. He caused and recovered 1 fumble, deflected 4 passes and intercepted another. He was a seventh round draft choice by the Giants in 2007, and wore jersey number 43. Johnson joined Aaron Ross, Steve Smith, Jay Alford, Zak DeOssie, Kevin Boss, Adam Koets and Ahmad Bradshaw as 2007 Giants draft choices who contributed in their rookie season for the Giants Super Bowl XLII win.
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| Birthdate: | May 9, 1984 |
| Age: | 27 |
| Height: | 6' 2" |
| Weight: | 211 lbs. |
| All Positions Played: | Safety |
| Education: | University of Arizona |