Quick Info
| Profession | Former professional American football running back |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 15/01/1971 |
| Age | 55 years |
| Birthplace | Haskell, Oklahoma, USA |
| Zodiac Sign | Capricorn |
Latest News about Leshon Johnson
LeShon Johnson, a former NFL running back, was sentenced in federal court in Oklahoma to five years (60 months) in prison for operating a large-scale dogfighting and trafficking operation. The sentence also includes three years of supervised release and a $30,000 fine, following his conviction at trial on six felony dogfighting-related charges. The Department of Justice said authorities had seized 190 dogs from his property, the largest number ever taken from one individual in a federal dogfighting case.
A federal jury in Muskogee, Oklahoma, convicted LeShon Johnson on six felony counts related to a large dogfighting and trafficking operation, while acquitting him on other similar counts. Prosecutors said the operation had run since at least 2007 and profited from selling puppies from fighting bloodlines and charging stud fees. The case followed the seizure of 190 dogs from his property in 2023.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | LeShon Eugene Johnson |
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| Known For | Played in the NFL and XFL; later convicted in a federal dogfighting case |
| College | Northern Illinois University |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5 ft 11 in |
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| Weight | 195 lb |
Educational Qualification(s)
| College | Northern Illinois University |
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Personal Life
| Residence | Broken Arrow, Oklahoma |
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Career
| Primary Role | Running back |
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| XFL Team | Chicago Enforcers |
| Career Highlights |
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| NFL Career Span | 1994 to 1999 |
| NFL Draft | Third round by the Green Bay Packers in 1994 (84th overall pick) |
| Career Statistics | 62 NFL games, 12 starts, 955 rushing yards, 5 rushing touchdowns, 43 receptions for 434 yards |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. His nickname at Northern Illinois was 'The Cowboy'. | |
| 2. He was inducted into the Northern Illinois Hall of Fame in 2003. | |
| 3. He was convicted in federal court in 2025 in a dogfighting case involving 190 dogs. | |
| 4. He had earlier pleaded guilty to state dogfighting charges in Oklahoma in 2004, receiving a five-year deferred sentence. |
