Jakob Johnson signs with Raiders

Former Vol Jakob Johnson signs with the Las Vegas Raiders.

Former Vol Jakob Johnson has agreed to a one-year contract with the Las Vegas Raiders.

Johnson played for New England from 2019-21, appearing in 37 games. The 6-foot-3, 255-pound fullback totaled 13 receptions, 83 receiving yards and one receiving touchdown with the Patriots.

Johnson played for the Vols from 2014-17, appearing in 35 games. He totaled three receptions for 23 receiving yards.

Johnson came to Tennessee from Jean Ribault High School in Jacksonville, Florida. He moved to the United States in 2012. The former Vol was born in Stuttgart, Germany.

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