An experienced and versatile defensive back who will look to compete for a spot on the depth chart... May also be a contributor on special teams.

2008: Played in nine games, contributing on special teams... Collected nine total stops... Had a season-high two tackles against Nebraska.

2007: Appeared in five games, mainly on special teams and some in the secondary... Made three tackles on the season, two of which came against San Jose State.

2006: Appeared in three games, mostly on special teams... Saw playing time against Baylor, Oklahoma State and Missouri... Totaled two tackles, with both coming on special teams at Baylor.

HIGH SCHOOL: A three-year starter in the defensive backfield at Eisenhower High School... Started at free safety as a sophomore and junior before moving to cornerback as a senior... Earned second team All-District 18-5A honors in 2005... Totaled 52 tackles, including 37 unassisted stops, with five pass break-ups during his prep career... Coached by Derrell Phipps... Also ran track at Eisenhower and was a member of the school’s nationally-ranked 4X100 relay team... Clocked a 4.41 in the 40.

PERSONAL: Otis Eugene Johnson was born Sept. 27, 1987, in Houston, Texas... Son of Otis E. Johnson and Pamela Stewart... Cousin, Gerald Green, plays for the NBA’s Dallas Mavericks...  Majoring in business.