Malcolm Johnson (wide receiver) facts for kids
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| Position: | Wide receiver |
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| Born: | August 27, 1977 Washington, D.C., U.S. |
| Height: | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) |
| Weight: | 215 lb (98 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school: | Gonzaga College (Washington, D.C.) |
| College: | Notre Dame (1994–1998) |
| NFL Draft: | 1999 / Round: 5 / Pick: 166 |
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| Player stats at PFR | |
Malcolm Alexander Johnson (born August 27, 1977) is a former American football player. He played as a wide receiver in the National Football League (NFL). He was part of the Pittsburgh Steelers and New York Jets teams. Malcolm was chosen by the Steelers in the 1999 NFL draft. Before that, he played college football at the University of Notre Dame. He also played in the Canadian Football League (CFL) for the Ottawa Renegades.
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Early Life and High School
Malcolm Alexander Johnson was born on August 27, 1977. His hometown is Washington, D.C.. He went to Gonzaga College High School in Washington D.C. There, he started his journey in football.
College Football Career
Johnson played college football for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish. He was on the team from 1995 to 1998. In 1994, he took a "redshirt" year. This means he practiced with the team but did not play in games.
During his time at Notre Dame, he caught many passes.
- In 1996, he caught 25 passes for 449 yards. He also scored two touchdowns.
- In 1997, he had 42 catches for 596 yards. He scored two more touchdowns.
- In 1998, his best year, he caught 43 passes for 692 yards. He scored six touchdowns that season.
Playing in the NFL
Malcolm Johnson was picked by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 1999 NFL draft. He was the 166th player chosen overall. He officially joined the Steelers on July 12, 1999.
Time with the Steelers
As a rookie in 1999, he played in six games for the Steelers. He caught two passes for 23 yards. In the 2000 season, he played in four games. He did not catch any passes that year. The Steelers decided to let him go on November 20, 2000.
Moving to the Jets
The New York Jets then picked him up on November 21, 2000. He played in one game for the Jets. He was released by them on December 5. Two days later, he joined their practice squad. A practice squad is a group of players who train with the team. They can be called up to play if needed. He signed a new contract with the Jets on December 26, 2000. However, he was released again on June 1, 2001.
Brief Time with the Bengals
The Cincinnati Bengals picked up Johnson on June 11, 2001. He was released by them on September 2, 2001. The next day, he joined their practice squad. He was released from the Bengals' practice squad on December 27, 2001.
Playing in Canada
In 2002, Malcolm Johnson played in the Canadian Football League (CFL). He joined the Ottawa Renegades. He played in five games for them. He caught 16 passes for 185 yards. He also made five tackles.
Life After Football
After his football career, Malcolm Johnson went back to school. He earned an MBA degree from Carnegie Mellon University. An MBA is a Master of Business Administration. After getting his degree, he started a new career as a banker.
