Carl Johnson
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Practice notes: Offensive line buoyed by better chemistry
Swamp Things on Orlando Sentinel &bull Aug 24, 2011
Depth has been a concern on the offensive line throughout the preseason, but it seems chemistry is less so. Guard Jon Halapio said Wednesday that the line has gelled more in preseason because most of the players are on the same page. With varying degrees of experience entering… Full Story »
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Star power lacking: No Florida Gators on preseason All-SEC first team
Gator Bytes &bull Jul 14, 2011
Senior running back Jeff Demps and kicker Caleb Sturgis made the second team. Demps, who rushed for 551 yards and three touchdowns on 92 carries last year and averaged 32.5 yards on kick returns, is a second-team choice for the third year in a row. Sturgis, who missed time last season with a back injury, made the second team in 2010. Florida's third team selections are junior linebacker Jon Bostic, a Palm Beach Central grad, and linebacker Jelani Jenkins, kick returner Andre DeBose and all-purpose athlete Trey Burton, all sophomores. The Gators would have likely had a first-team all-SEC pick… Full Story »
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2010 Florida Gator Football: How Drafted Gators Prove Star Rankings Have Flaws
Florida Football News on Bleacher Report &bull May 2, 2011
Not counting Cam Newton, center/guard Mike Pouncey was the only former Gator to shake Roger Goodell's hand at the 2011 NFL Draft. In 2006 Carl Johnson was ranked the No. 3 offensive guard prospect in the country, according to rivals.com.… Full Story »
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Carl Johnson, Will Hill & Chas Henry notable Gators not drafted
Swamp Things on Orlando Sentinel &bull May 1, 2011
Guard Carl Johnson, safety Will Hill and punter Chas Henry were not picked and will have to wait to sign with any teams as free agents. Because of the NFL lockout, they wouldn't be able to sign until a stay… Full Story »
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Will Hill And Chas Henry Among Gators Not Drafted
Alligator Army &bull Apr 30, 2011
Will Hill and Chas Henry were joined by Carl Johnson, Brandon Antwine, Brandon Hicks, A.J. Jones, Duke Lemmens, Lawrence Marsh, Emmanuel Moody, Justin Trattou and Justin Williams in being undrafted in the 2011 NFL Draft. There were some who thought… Full Story »
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Ahmad Black Drafted 151st Overall By The Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Alligator Army &bull Apr 30, 2011
The long wait for Ahmad Black is finally over thanks to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Some might say (including myself) that he waited much too long: Black brings excellent ball skills and superb instinct to any secondary, and fits very… Full Story »
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Former Gator Gilbert reunites with Steelers Pouncey
Florida Football News on Miami Herald &bull Apr 30, 2011
Former St. Thomas Aquinas offensive lineman Marcus Gilbert was selected by Pittsburgh and will join former Florida teammate Maurkice Pouncey on the Steelers' line. Gilbert, a product of Fort Lauderdale St. Thomas Aquinas, was taken in the second round of the NFL… Full Story »
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St. Thomas Marcus Gilbert is likely the next Florida Gator drafted
Florida Football News on Miami Herald &bull Apr 29, 2011
Frankie Hammond celebrates with teammate Marcus Gilbert #76 of the Florida Gators after scoring a touchdown aganst the Tennessee Volunteers at Neyland Stadium on September 18, 2010 in Knoxville, Tennessee. Florida won 31-17. GAINESVILLE -- Mike Pouncey made sure Floridas streak of first-round picks continued, and its likely up to Marcus Gilbert to keep the Gators represented at the NFL Draft… Full Story »
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We Salute You, Carl Johnson
Everyday Should be Saturday &bull Mar 23, 2011
We would ask "OMG, how did we miss this?" but the answer would not be flattering. "You were staring at the ceiling thinking about dust motes, or following a rabbit hole through Wikipedia till you somehow ended up on Russ… Full Story »
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Video: Johnson, Moody talk Pro Day
Florida Football News on Gator Country &bull Mar 16, 2011
Former Florida guard Carl Johnson works out during the Gators' annual Pro Day on Tuesday at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Carl Johnson has been one of Florida's most entertaining players to interview over the past few years, and Tuesday at… Full Story »
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Column: Fans lose with closed practices
Florida Football News on Gator Country &bull Mar 10, 2011
The pass was too low for Nelson to haul in, skipping off the short grass near the sideline right into the arms of a young boy, not more than 10 years old. Nelson careened toward the sideline, jumping out of… Full Story »
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Hidden Weapons
Florida Football News on Gator Country &bull Feb 28, 2011
Florida freshman receiver Quinton Dunbar warms up before the Gators' 31-17 win against Tennessee on Sept. 18, 2010 at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tenn. You take a quarterback with a gun, a senior-laden offensive line and a highly talented group of receivers --- you expect to be able to throw and catch the rock. Instead, Johnny Brantley struggled most of last season just trying to find somebody to throw it to and the time to throw… Full Story »
