One of the best players in Oklahoma football history is calling it a career after a Hall of Fame run with the Philadelphia Eagles. Former Oklahoma Sooners offensive tackle Lane Johnson announced his retirement on Tuesday after a 14-year career with the Eagles.
Johnson started his college career at Kilgore College before joining the Sooners as a quarterback. He then converted to defensive end before injuries presented an opportunity to try him at offensive tackle. In 2011, Johnson became the starter at right tackle and then flipped to left tackle in 2012.
Johnson was the No. 4 overall pick in the 2013 NFL draft. With the Eagles, Johnson became arguably the best right tackle in the NFL. In his 14 seasons, Johnson was elected to six Pro Bowls, earned
two first-team All-Pro selections, and three second-team All-Pro honors.
He was a cornerstone piece to the Eagles' two Super Bowl victories and helped Philadelphia reach a third Super Bowl appearance. He started 171 career games.
Johnson took the long way around to find success, but once he settled in at tackle, he became one of the best the game has ever seen. His willingness to be flexible along the way opened the door to what was a Hall of Fame career. The only question is how long he'll have to wait until he's enshrined in Canton.
This article originally appeared on Sooners Wire: Oklahoma legend Lane Johnson retires from the NFL
