Jim Thorpe Football League
04-28-2013
#83|Will Johnston Wide Receiver
Buffalo Bisons (1980, Age 33)
BIOGRAPHICAL DATA
Total Rating B   Help Conditioning 95%
Status Retired (1980) Potential D 
Age 65 Born 05-05-1947 in Camp Lejeune, NC
Drafted Round 3, Pick 64 (1968) Experience 12 Years (226 Wks)
College East Minnesota State University, 1969 Salary 845 ($1.118M/2013 $)
OFFENSE DEFENSE SPEC TEAMS
Throw Power D  Catching A- Pass Cover C- Kick Power C+
Throw Acc D+ Pass Blocking C- Run Cover D- Kick Acc F 
Carrying A- Run Blocking D+ Tackling D  Kick Return C+
        Pursuit C-    
PHYSICAL MENTAL DEXTERITY
Speed B  Stamina B- Execution B+ Agility A-
Strength C  Health B- Aggressiveness C- Hands B-
Jumping B      Attitude D  Break Tackle C 
ROLES
QB C- C D+ DT D+ SS C- K D- GUN B-
WR B  G C- DE D+ FS C  P D  KR C+
HB/TB B- T C- ILB D+ CB C+ LS D  KRB C+
FB C+ TE B- OLB C- H C  HT B  KOS D-
YearTypeQBRBWRTECGTDTDELBCBSKPST
1968Game  62.910.4          0.0
1969Game  157.02.2           
1970Game  195.90.4          0.0
1971Game  258.42.0          0.3
1972Game  118.41.7          0.2
1973Game 0.6106.42.0          0.1
1974Game 1.267.10.1          0.2
1975Game  305.30.4           
1976Game 28.5155.3           0.1
1977Game  158.04.6          0.1
1978Game  348.1           0.2
1980Game  8.9           0.1
Numbers in this table represent the number of minutes played at each position. ST represents special teams positions other than K or P.

Career Transactions
DateTransaction
02-28-1981Will Johnston has retired from the Buffalo Bisons.
04-27-1980The Buffalo Bisons have acquired Will Johnston from the waiver wire.
11-11-1979The Norfolk Admirals have moved Chuck Hinkle to the active roster. The Norfolk Admirals have moved Mel Guman to the inactive roster.
11-11-1979The Norfolk Admirals have waived Will Johnston.
08-06-1979The Norfolk Admirals have moved Donnie Wood, Curtis Englund, John Brown, James Digris, Joe Richard, Jack Jurgensen, and Austin Fugler to the active roster. The Norfolk Admirals have moved Clay Bahan, Will Johnston, Burr Justin, Jack Burnett, Sandy Merkel, Frank Roberts, and George Barlow to the inactive roster.
11-21-1977The Norfolk Admirals have moved Steve McRoberts and Will Johnston to the active roster. The Norfolk Admirals have moved Justin Looker and Rick McCausland to the inactive roster.
10-10-1977The Norfolk Admirals have moved Victor Wyatt to the active roster. The Norfolk Admirals have moved Will Johnston to the inactive roster.
12-19-1976The Norfolk Admirals have moved Will Johnston and Zach Jankowski to the active roster. The Norfolk Admirals have moved John Browne and Larry Gladchuck to the inactive roster.
11-15-1976The Norfolk Admirals have moved Norm Clark to the active roster. The Norfolk Admirals have moved Will Johnston to the inactive roster.
08-23-1970Will Johnston of the Norfolk Admirals is injured with a leg contusion and is expected to be out for approximately 6 days.
10-13-1969The Norfolk Admirals have moved Adam Price and Will Johnston to the active roster. The Norfolk Admirals have moved Roy Elway and Ike Martin to the inactive roster.
09-01-1969The Norfolk Admirals have moved Ed Drazenovich, Tex Pederson, John Harris, Tim Givens, and Joey Rogalla to the active roster. The Norfolk Admirals have moved William Ellis, Will Johnston, Rocky Murphy, Johnny Mooney, and Tony Holmes to the inactive roster.
08-04-1969The Norfolk Admirals have moved Will Johnston, Dorian Migliazzo, and Rocky Murphy to the active roster. The Norfolk Admirals have moved Ed Drazenovich, John Harris, and Tim Givens to the inactive roster.
11-11-1968The Norfolk Admirals have acquired Will Johnston from the waiver wire.
11-04-1968The Las Vegas BRONZE have waived Will Johnston.
08-05-1968The Las Vegas BRONZE have moved Will Johnston, Bert Johnson, and Tony Hartzog to the active roster. The Las Vegas BRONZE have moved Drew Beck, Billy Joe Turnover, and Chris Masterson to the inactive roster.