ATLANTA, Ga. – Former Texas Longhorns wide receiver Daje Johnson and kicker Nick Rose have signed free agent contracts with the Atlanta Falcons, the organization officially announced on Thursday (May 5).
Johnson, a 5-foot-9 receiver from Pflugerville, Texas, was a prolific kick and punt returner during his four-year career at Texas, while also serving as a running back and wideout. He played in 38 career games, making 17 starts. Johnson finished his career tied for fourth in school history on kickoff returns (44), seventh in kickoff return yards (976), 10th in kickoff return average (22.