COLLEGE: The Dallas Cowboys selected Manuel Johnson with their second choice in the seventh round (229th overall) to also mark the team's final pick of the 2009 NFL Draft. Johnson will be given the chance to compete at the receiver position and contribute to the Cowboys special teams units. He finished his collegiate career at Oklahoma with 119 receptions for 1,710 yards and 17 touchdowns while starting 26-of-49 games played.
TRANSACTION SUMMARY:
4/26/09: Drafted in the seventh round (229th overall) by Dallas.
2008:
Had career-highs in receptions (42), yards (714) and touchdowns (nine) while starting all 13 games he saw action in as a senior, including the National Championship Game.
Opened the season with nine receptions for 120 yards and a touchdown against Tennessee-Chattanooga.
Hauled in three straight touchdown receptions covering 76, 55 and 63 yards to join Antonio Perkins as the only two Sooners to record three scoring plays of 55-plus yards in one game against Texas Christian.
Finished the game against the Horned Frogs with five receptions for a career-high 206 yards and three touchdowns.
Caught five passes for 92 yards with one touchdown at Baylor.
Made six receptions for 85 yards and three touchdowns against Texas.
Had one reception for a 66-yard touchdown against Texas Tech.
2007:
Played in 14 games with seven starts as a junior to produce 31 receptions for 448 yards and four touchdowns.
Seventeen of his 27 receptions and 341 of his 423 yards came in the last five games.
All four of his touchdown receptions came in back-to-back games against Baylor and Texas Tech.
Had four receptions for a season-high 126 yards and two touchdowns against Baylor.
Also caught four passes in the Fiesta Bowl.
Had his first career pass attempt and completion against Miami when he hit Malcolm Kelly on a 25-yarder.
2006:
Posted 36 catches for 378 yards and three touchdowns in 12 games with five starts as a sophomore.
Had season-highs with six receptions for 87 yards against Texas Tech.
Made touchdown grabs against Texas Tech, Colorado and in the Fiesta Bowl.
Rushed twice for 13 yards with a long of nine against Texas.
His long play, a 32-yard catch, came in the Texas Tech game.
Missed the Baylor game due to injury (concussion) suffered against Texas Tech.
Equaled his season-best with six grabs in the Fiesta Bowl against Boise State.
2005:
As a true freshman, saw action in 10 games with one start and recorded 10 receptions for 170 yards with one touchdown.
Had a 55-yard catch and run for a touchdown against Oklahoma State.
Posted season highs with four catches and 70 yards against Baylor.
Recorded two catches for 32 yards in the Holiday Bowl.
Had one rush for eight yards against Kansas.
PERSONAL:
Played quarterback and wide receiver at Gilmer, Texas, High School.
Threw for 48 career touchdowns, ran for 18 touchdowns, and caught 17 touchdowns.
Was the MVP District 13-AAA (2004) and MVP All East Texas (2004) as well as first-team all-state (2004) and Dave Campbell Player of the Year (2004).
First team all-state (2003).
Also a member of the basketball and track and field teams.
