Draft Scout Snapshot: 2007: 12 GP; 7 GS; Rush: 181-957-5.3-6; Pass: 1-0-0-0-0-0; Rec: 12-103-8.6-2; Despite not starting and playing mostly fullback over the season's first five games, finished sixth in the conference by averaging 79.8 rushing yards per contest...Received honorable mention all-conference recognition...Played in all 12 games, starting seven, and carried 181 times for 957 yards (5.3 avg.) with six TDs...Also caught 12 passes for 103 yards and a pair of TDs...Regarded by coaches even before he became a starter as the inspirational leader of the offense and one of the toughest and most humble players on the team...Averaged 126.1 yards per contest as a starter (conference leader Chad Hall, MWC Offensive Player of the Year, averaged 117.9)...After coaches named him the starting RB prior to Game 6, had 883 yards on 161 carries (5.5 avg.) and six TDs in seven contests... 2006: 12 GP; 7 GS; Rush: 109-305-2.8-6; Rec: 5-41-8.2-0; Started at running back in seven of the Rams' 12 games in 2006... 2005: 3 GP; 0 GS; Rush: 11-26-2.4-0... 2004: 2 GP; 0 GS; Rush: 2-12-6-0; Rec: 1-(-2)-(-2)-0; Redshirted after sustaining an injury midway through the season.
Post-Draft Outlook: A closer look at the Chargers' picks: Round 4/134 -- Gartrell Johnson, RB, 5-10, 219, Colorado State...Chargers figured to address their long-term need at running back at some point, and they feel good about Johnson's potential. - by The Sports Xchange
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01/14/10 - RB Gartrell Johnson, acquired off waivers in Week 2, showed good power and a taste for the physical nature of his position, but also a frequent lack of patience in letting his blocking develop when given the ball.
11/25/09 - RB Gartrell Johnson, whom the Giants acquired off waivers from San Diego on September 15, is expected to be active for the Denver game with Ahmad Bradshaw sidelined.
09/28/09 - RB Gartrell Johnson made his Giants rushing debut in Tampa Bay. Signed to replace the injured Danny Ware, who is expected to be out at least another week or two, Johnson ripped off a 19-yard rush on his first professional carry. However, that was negated by a clipping penalty on Kevin Boss. Johnson finished the game with six carries for 23 yards.
09/15/09 - RB Gartrell Johnson was claimed by the Giants off waivers from San Diego.
09/14/09 - RB Gartrell Johnson was waived by San Diego. He was a fourth-round pick out of Colorado State.
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