Johnnie Edward Poe is a former professional American football

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 cornerback

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 who spent his 7 year NFL

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 career with the New Orleans Saints

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. Poe played college football

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 at the University of Missouri

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, before being drafted to the Saints in 1981.

Johnnie played a total of 100 games over his seven year career, in which he amassed 17 interceptions, 73 yards from 9 punt returns, and 2 touchdowns. 1983 is arguably Johnnie's best year as he picked off 7 passes and ran back one interception for a touchdown.