After a year where he did not log a carry or catch, former Cleveland Browns running back Duke Johnson is taking on a new career.
Johnson is heading back to his alma mater, where he holds the record for career rushing yards. According to Marcus Benjamin of Rivals, Miami Hurricanes’ head coach Mario Cristobal has stated that Johnson will join his staff as a student assistant this season.
During his time with the Browns, Johnson was known as the best playmaker in some of their worst years. As both a runner and receiver, Johnson made a significant impact on the field while wearing brown and orange. During his four years in Cleveland, Johnson amassed over 1,200 yards rushing, nearly 2,200 yards receiving, and a total of 13 touchdowns.
After being traded to the Houston Texans in 2019, Johnson bounced around to Miami and Buffalo afterward before playing his last regular season snap in 2022.
Best of luck to Duke as he begins down a new path!