USFL '86: The Season That Never Was

Saturday, November 18, 2017

'83 Chronology-Signing Blitz

Event Date: January 15th, 1983

Event Description: Blitz Sign Star Wideout

Source: UPI

Trumaine Johnson has signed a contract with the Chicago Blitz, becoming the second of the USFL club's first-round draft choices to join the team.

Johnson agreed to a four-year contract Friday. Details were not disclosed. A scholarship in his name has been established at Grambling as part of his contract. Johnson, presently a senior, will return to school to finish the final credits he needs for a degree in child development.


A wide receiver from Grambling University, Johnson has 135 career pass receptions for 2,611 yards and 32 touchdwons. He has totaled more than 4,200 yards in all purpose running.

Story-(United Press International)
Photo-(Black College Sports)

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