Matt Johnson

Matt Johnson (born July 22, 1989) is a former American football safety in the National Football League (NFL) for the Dallas Cowboys. He played college football at Eastern Washington University. Early years Johnson attended Tumwater High School, where he practiced football, basketball and baseball. He received All-league honors three years in a row in football. As a senior, he collected 53 tackles, two interceptions and one fumble recovery while helping his team reach the Class 2A state semifinals. He was named second-team 2A All-Evergreen League, after missing five games because of a high ankle sprain. He also helped his school reach the 2A District IV basketball tournament and win the District IV baseball championship. College career Johnson accepted a football scholarship from Eastern Washington University. As a redshirt freshman, he posted 11 starts, 83 tackles (second on the team), five tackles for loss and four interceptions. He made 10 tackles against Texas Tech University. He had two interceptions against Western Washington University. He made 12 tackles against the University of Northern Colorado.