Jason Johnson (wide receiver) facts for kids
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| Position: | Wide receiver | ||||||
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| Born: | November 8, 1965 Gary, Indiana, U.S. |
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| Height: | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) | ||||||
| Weight: | 178 lb (81 kg) | ||||||
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| High school: | Gary (IN) West Side | ||||||
| College: | Illinois State | ||||||
| Undrafted: | 1988 | ||||||
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Jason Mansfield Johnson, born on November 8, 1965, is a former American football player. He was a professional wide receiver, which is a player who catches passes from the quarterback. Jason played for three seasons in the National Football League (NFL). He was a member of the Denver Broncos, Pittsburgh Steelers, and New Orleans Saints.
Before playing professionally, Jason played college football at Illinois State University. He also attended West Side High School in Gary, Indiana. After his time in the NFL, he played for the Frankfurt Galaxy. This team was part of the World League of American Football (WLAF).
Family and Football
Jason Johnson is also a father to another talented football player. He coached his son, Jon'Vea Johnson, during his high school years. They were both at West Side Leadership Academy.
Jon'Vea followed in his father's footsteps. He went on to play college football at the University of Toledo. After his college career, Jon'Vea signed with the Dallas Cowboys. This happened on April 30, 2019, after the 2019 NFL draft.
