RIP Darius Johnson

[Draft Crazy]

Ugh! Not a household name but a player I always liked from the time he was in college at Oklahoma to be in drafted by the Broncos. Will never forget his Super Bowl interception against the Falcons. A guy we drafted as a cornerback who quickly moved to safety. I remember he had some off the field issues which ultimately got him released from Denver and out of thr NfL for a few years only to resurface a few years later with the Chiefs for one year. I remember reading something about him reaching out for help soon after he was out of the NFL.

First Tony Jones now Darius Johnson.

 

[LGM]

Liked him at OU, and as a Bronco. I won a ton of Superbowls on Madden starting him as other players aged.

 

[Draft Crazy]

Former Oklahoma Sooner defensive back Darrius Johnson passed away

According to Oklahoma Sooners assistant coach Cale Gundy, former player Darrius Johnson passed away.

soonerswire.usatoday.com

 

[fightinredantz]

Sad when anyone passes at such a young age.

 

[Mingo]

I loved this player - whose heart was bigger than he was. RIP - too young.