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Rufus Johnson broke into a sweat and his heart raced when he got a phone call from the New Orleans Saints selecting him 183rd overall in the sixth round of the 2013 NFL draft April 27. The Tarleton State alumnus realized his dream of a professional career was in motion, and there was one person in particular with whom he wanted to share the moment.
The newest Saints linebacker, just the second player ever from Tarleton State to enter the NFL, didn't have a rowdy celebration after his selection. Instead, he rejoiced with his close-knit family at their Dallas home, particularly his father, a former Texas Tech football player who is undergoing kidney dialysis.
Rufus Johnson Sr.'s illness prevented him from attending many of his son's games at Tarleton State. So Rufus Jr., a defensive end for the Texans, was thrilled to be in a quiet setting with his father, mother and siblings as the next chapter in his football career began that Saturday afternoon.
By Rachel Whittaker / Times-Picayune
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