Chad Johnson: An Unauthorized Biography

By Belmont and Belcourt Biographies

Chad Johnson, formerly Chad Ochocinco, is an extremely talented, yet very controversial NFL wide receiver. Most people are aware of his success on the field and many people are aware of his controversies off the field, but in order to truly understand Chad Johnson, you must first understand where he came from. "Chad Johnson: An Unauthorized Biography" explores Johnson’s early life, his high school and college careers, and details his breakthrough into the NFL all the way through his short stint with the Miami Dolphins and his 2012 domestic violence arrest.

Johnson’s exceptional talents and charismatic personality have fans and critics alike wondering where his career will take him next. Inside, you will discover where it all started and learn why so many fans both love and hate Chad Johnson so much. From family to football to the future, all you need to know about Chad Johnson is right here, right now, in the most up to date coverage of his life.

This book also includes all of Chad Johnson's college and NFL statistics.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Price World Publishing
• Release date: Aug 30, 2012
• ISBN: 9781619842182

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CHAD JOHNSON

An Unauthorized Biography

Copyright © 2012 by Belmont & Belcourt Biographies

All rights reserved. Neither this book nor any parts within it may be sold or reproduced in any form without permission.

eISBN: 9781619842182

Table Of Contents

Introduction

Early life and college career

Professional career

Cincinnati Bengals

New England Patriots

Miami Dolphins

Projects outside football

Smartphone apps

Dancing with the Stars

Versus

The Ultimate Catch

Basketball Wives

WWE

Major League Soccer

Professional Bull Riders event

Acting

Other pursuits

Personal life

Name change

Marriage

Closing

Statistics

Collegiate

Professional – Regular Season

Professional – Playoffs

Introduction

Chad Javon Johnson was born on January 9, 1978. He is formerly known as Chad Ochocinco (2008–2012), a name which he has alternated with Chad Johnson over the years. As of today, at this moment, his name is still Chad Johnson.

Johnson is a former wide receiver in the National Football League (NFL), who is currently a free agent, unlikely to ever play again in the NFL. He was drafted by the Cincinnati Bengals in the second round of the 2001 NFL Draft, and had a great career there for many years. Since his career in Cincinnati ended, Johnson has played for the New England Patriots. He was invited to the Miami Dolphins training camp in 2012 but was involved in a domestic altercation and was subsequently released by the team. The moment was captured for the world to see on an episode of HBO's Hard Knocks. For a run of several years during his time with the Bengals, he was considered among the very best in the game at his position, and one of the most dynamic players in the entire world.

Johnson has been selected to the Pro Bowl six times and named an All-Pro three times.

In April 2011, CNBC listed the then-Ochocinco as #1 on the list of Most Influential Athletes in Social Media, which is a testament to his ability to successfully use social media and self-promotion to further his earning power and popularity.

Johnson's career has been full of success and reckless self-promotion. This makes him a subject worthy of study both on the field and off it. Even today, out of