A cause of death has not been mentioned, but the publication was told that Johnson had been struggling with mental health issues and the possible effects of CTE that he could not overcome.<\/p>\n
The family source further added that prior to the standout running back\u2019s death, Rudi Johnson was trying to do everything he could to help others.<\/p>\n
Johnson\u2019s death comes a year after\u00a0former Bengals RB Jimmie L. Browner Jr. passed away.<\/a><\/p>\n Rudi Johnson rushed for over 1,000 yards three straight seasons between the years of 2004 to 206.<\/p>\n He may not be as well known to the average FL fan, but he did produce the two most prolific single-season rushing totals in franchise history: 1,458 yards in 2005 and 1,454 yards in 2004.<\/p>\n In 2004, he earned a\u00a0Pro Bowl<\/a>\u00a0nod.<\/p>\n Even to this day, Johnson\u2019s 1,309 yards that he rushed for in 2006 still stand as the sixth most in a season in franchise history. He currently ranks fourth in team history in total rushing yards with 5,742 and is third in rushing touchdowns with 48.<\/p>\n He was always destined for greatness after being selected in the fourth round of the 2001\u00a0NFL<\/a>\u00a0Draft by the Bengals. Before his selection, he starred at Auburn University, where he won SEC Player of the Year Honors once.<\/p>\n As a freshman, Rudi Johnson rushed for 1,697 yards and 15 touchdowns. The following year, he amassed a school-record 2,310 yards rushing along with 31 touchdowns.<\/p>\nRudi Johnson Made His Name on The Field<\/h2>\n
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