NFL 2005 Draft: Pick Number forty nine 49 - Marcus Johnson, Minnesota Vikings
Marcus Johnson was the number forty nine 49 pick of the 2005 NFL Draft. Marcus Johnson went to the Minnesota Vikings as a offensive tackles. Round one 2 pick 17. Forty ninth pick.
Marcus Johnson went to Mississippi.
This is what the University of Mississippi said about him:
In 2003, he again started every game at right tackle, paving the way for an offense that helped Ole Miss rank first in the SEC in scoring (34.0 ppg), passing (286.0 ypg), and total offense (433.2 ypg) and set school season offensive records for points scored (442), touchdown passes (31), passing yards (3,718), passing yards per game (286.0), first downs (295), offensive plays (940), total offense (5,631) and total offense per game (433.2). In 2004, he did not allow more than two tackles in any game, including shutting out his opponents completely in the Wyoming and South Carolina clashes.
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How tall is Marcus Johnson: 6 feet 6 inches
How much does Marcus Johnson weigh: 321 pounds
What is Marcus Johnson's hometown: Coffeeville, MS
What high school did Marcus Johnson go to: Coffeeville High School
What is Marcus Johnson's birthdate: December 1, 1981 - 12/1/81
Comments: Big guy with limited mobility. His speed is suspect as well, but I think the Vikings will be fine with him.
