Chad johnson ocho cinco biography
Wide Receiver
"There's three things in life that's certain: Death, Taxes, and 85 will always be open." - Chad 'Ochocinco' Johnson
This wide receiver thought so highly of himself, he had two different names. From 2008 through 2012, Chad Johnson had his name legally changed to Chad Ochocinco. Wearing No. 85 – which is “ochocinco” in Spanish – Johnson was known for colorful quotes, often involving how unstoppable he was. “There’s three things in life that’s certain,” he once said. “Death, taxes, and 85 gonna will always be open.” Another time, he said: “They’ve got a better chance of finding Osama than stopping me tonight.” Over the years, his creative end zone celebrations included pretending to give a football CPR, dropping to a knee and “proposing” to a cheerleader; and removing a pile-on and putting the football with it like a golfer. While a big trash talker, Johnson’s showboating lacked a malicious edge. After an 11-year NFL career in which he exceeded 1,000 yards seven times, he played in the Canadian Football League and appeared on a VH1 reality dating show titled “Ochocinco: The Ultimate Catch.” Currently, he’s playing amateur soccer for the team, Boca Raton FC.
Chad Johnson makes his FOX Sports analyst debut on FIFA WORLD CUP TONIGHT this fall and winter for the network’s coverage of FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™. An 11-year NFL veteran, Johnson was a six-time NFL Pro Bowler and four-time All-Pro who left a legacy on the field. The Cincinnati Bengals selected Johnson with the 36th overall selection in the second round of the 2001 NFL Draft. Johnson had 751 catches for 10,783 yards and 66 touchdowns in his 10 seasons with the Bengals, records that still stand as the most in franchise history.
Johnson’s first opportunity to play organized soccer came in high school, but soccer season interfered with football, which he saw as a potential professional career. Once he made it to the NFL as a second-round pick, Johnson spent his off seasons traveling to Europe to watch his then-fellow Nike athletes, Cristiano Ronaldo and Thierry Henry, play soccer at the highest level, and he continued that tradition when he retired.
In 2011, Johnson – then known as Chad Ochocinco – participated in a four-day trial with Major League Soccer club Sporting Kansas City. He also played semi-professionally in his home state of Miami with Boca Raton FC. His passion for soccer has grown exponentially since then as both an avid fan and constant consumer of the beautiful game worldwide. Johnson also currently serves as an ambassador for EA Sports.
Chad Johnson
American gridiron football player (born 1978)
For other people named Chad Johnson, see Chad Johnson (disambiguation).
Not to be confused with Chad Johnston.
"Ocho Cinco" and "Ochocinco" redirect here. For other uses, see Ocho Cinco (disambiguation).
American football player
Chad Ochocinco Johnson (born Chad Javon Johnson; January 9, 1978), known from 2008 to 2012 as Chad Ochocinco, is an American former professional footballwide receiver who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 11 seasons. 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, was also his number. In 2011, Johnson was traded to the Patriots, for whom he played in Super Bowl XLVI.
In 2012, Johnson played for the Miami Dolphins during preseason but was released following his arrest for domestic violence. He played for the Montreal Alouettes of the Canadian Football League (CFL) from 2014 to 2015, and played one game in 2017 for the Mexican team Fundidores de Monterrey of the Liga de Fútbol Americano Profesional (LFA). Johnson emerged as one of the NFL's most productive wide receivers of the 2000s and owns nearly every Bengals receiving record.
In April 2011, CNBC listed Johnson as number one on its list of "most influential athletes in social media". Johnson was a six-time Pro Bowler, was named to three All-Pro teams and was voted as the number one wide receiver on the Bengals 40th Anniversary team.
Early life
Johnson was born in Miami, Florida. He graduated from Miami Beach Senior High School. Johnson briefly attended Langston University. He did not play football at the sc How do I book Chad "Ochocinco" Johnson to speak at my event? Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Chad "Ochocinco" Johnson for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Chad "Ochocinco" Johnson, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Chad "Ochocinco" Johnson or any other speaker of your choice. How much does it cost to book Chad "Ochocinco" Johnson for a speaking engagement? Speaking fees for Chad "Ochocinco" Johnson, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Chad "Ochocinco" Johnson are $20,000 - $30,000 for live events and $10,000 - $20,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Chad "Ochocinco" Johnson, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent. What topics does Chad "Ochocinco" Johnson speak about? Chad "Ochocinco" Johnson is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Football, Athlete, Sports, Sports Motivation, Black Heritage and Diversity & Inclusion. Where does Chad "Ochocinco" Johnson travel from? Chad "Ochocinco" Johnson generally travels from Miami, FL, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Who is the agent for Chad "Ochocinco" Johnson? AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Cha Chad "Ochocinco" Johnson