History of LeShon Johnson in Timeline

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LeShon Johnson

LeShon Eugene Johnson is a former American football running back and kick returner in the NFL during the 1990s. He played college football at Northern Illinois, earning All-American honors in 1993. Drafted by the Green Bay Packers in 1994, he also played for the Arizona Cardinals and New York Giants. Later in his career, he played for the Chicago Enforcers of the XFL. In 2004, Johnson was arrested and pleaded guilty to dog fighting. He was arrested again in 2025 as part of a large FBI bust on a dog fighting ring, further associating him with criminal activity.

January 15, 1971: LeShon Johnson's Birth

On January 15, 1971, LeShon Eugene Johnson was born. He later became a professional football player.

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1992: Plays for Northern Illinois Huskies

In 1992, LeShon Johnson played for the Northern Illinois Huskies football team.

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1993: All-American Honors

In 1993, LeShon Johnson earned unanimous All-American honors while playing college football for the Northern Illinois Huskies.

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1993: Leading College Rusher

In 1993, as a senior at Northern Illinois University, LeShon Johnson became the leading college rusher with 1,976 yards and finished sixth in the Heisman Trophy voting race.

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1994: Joins the Green Bay Packers

In 1994, LeShon Johnson joined the Green Bay Packers.

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1994: NFL Draft

In 1994, LeShon Johnson was selected by the Green Bay Packers in the third round of the NFL draft.

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1995: Plays for the Packers

In 1995, LeShon Johnson continued playing for the Green Bay Packers.

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September 22, 1996: Career-Best Game

On September 22, 1996, LeShon Johnson had a career-best game, rushing for 214 yards on 21 carries for the Arizona Cardinals versus the New Orleans Saints.

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1997: Member of the Arizona Cardinals

From 1995 to 1997, LeShon Johnson was a member of the Arizona Cardinals.

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1998: Diagnosed with Lymphoma

In 1998, LeShon Johnson's football career was interrupted when he was diagnosed with lymphoma cancer.

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1999: Started for the New York Giants

In 1999, after managing a comeback from lymphoma, LeShon Johnson started for the New York Giants.

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2004: Guilty Plea for Animal Fighting Charges

In 2004, LeShon Johnson pled guilty to animal fighting charges for operating the "Krazyside Kennels."

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2004: Dog Fighting Arrest

In 2004, LeShon Johnson was arrested and pled guilty to dog fighting charges.

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2005: Guilty Plea for Dog Fighting

In 2005, LeShon Johnson pled guilty to the crime of dog fighting in Hughes County, Oklahoma, and received a five-year deferred sentence.

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March 2025: Charged with Possession of Pit Bulls

In March 2025, LeShon Johnson was charged by the United States Department of Justice with possession of 190 pit bull dogs used for animal fighting.

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August 5, 2025: Conviction on All Charges

On August 5, 2025, LeShon Johnson was convicted on all charges related to animal fighting.

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2025: FBI Bust and Arrest

In 2025, LeShon Johnson was arrested in what was described as the largest FBI bust on a dog fighting ring.

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