Chad Johnson

American gridiron football player · United States · On the map · Footballers · Born 1978 · age 48

Chad Ochocinco Johnson, known from 2008 to 2012 as Chad Ochocinco, is an American former professional football player who was a wide receiver for 11 seasons in the National Football League (NFL).

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2010“I'm struggling to … change a lot of people's minds about buying and wearing fur.”In their words22 November 2010PETARead the whole statement

2009“(After kicking an extra point in a Bengals preseason game) Esteban' Ochocinco is back, the most interesting footballer in the world.”In their words20 August 2009ESPN.comRead the whole statement

2005“On the highway, I hit a deer. I kept him. He's at home in the garage on the rafters. I'm going to use him for the celebration this weekend. He's a prop.”In their words21 December 2005ESPN.comRead the whole statement

“There are two things for Brother Harris this week. The bad thing is, he has to cover me. The good is he can save 15 percent by switching his auto insurance to Geico.”In their words27 October 2005"Bengals report: Notes, quotes"Read the whole statement

2000“If you're going to do it, do it very cautiously. If you're going to ride a bike, ride it the right way. Don't speed. Do it for enjoyment.”In their words20 February 2000"Kiper: Q&A with Chad Johnson" by Mel KiperRead the whole statement

1978Born9 January 1978

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ClubYearsMatchesGoals

Boca Raton FC2018-2019

Fundidores LFA2017

Montreal Alouettes2014

New England Patriots2011

Cincinnati Bengals2001-2010

Oregon State Beavers football2000

Santa Monica Corsairs football1997-1999

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Chad Johnson in 2007.

Johnson (left) and Terrell Owens before a game against the New England Patriots on September 12, 2010.

Johnson practicing with the Patriots shortly after being traded to them.

Johnson and Bart Scott exchanging pleasantries after a game in 2006.

About this person

He played college football for the Santa Monica Corsairs and the Oregon State Beavers, and played for the Cincinnati Bengals and the New England Patriots during his tenure playing in the NFL. He was selected by the Bengals in the second round of the 2001 NFL draft, and played for them for 10 seasons. "Ochocinco", which means "eight five" in Spanish, derives from his number, eighty-five. In 2011, Johnson was traded to the Patriots, for whom he played in Super Bowl XLVI.

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