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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Malcolm Alexander Johnson was born on August 27, 1977. He is an American former professional football player. He played as a wide receiver, which is a player who catches passes from the quarterback. Malcolm played for two seasons in the National Football League (NFL). He was part of the Pittsburgh Steelers and New York Jets. He was chosen by the Steelers in the fifth round of the 1999 NFL draft after playing college football at the University of Notre Dame. He also played for the Ottawa Renegades in the Canadian Football League (CFL).
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Early Life and School Years
Malcolm Alexander Johnson was born in Washington, D.C. on August 27, 1977. When he was in high school, he went to Gonzaga College High School in Washington D.C.
Playing Football in College
Johnson played college football for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish. He played from 1995 to 1998. In 1994, he was redshirted. This means he practiced with the team but didn't play in games. It allowed him to gain an extra year of eligibility.
Here's how well he played each year:
- In 1996, he caught 25 passes for 449 yards. He also scored two touchdowns.
- In 1997, he caught 42 passes for 596 yards. He scored two touchdowns that year too.
- In 1998, he had 43 catches for 692 yards. He scored six touchdowns, which was his best year for touchdowns.
Professional Football Career
Malcolm Johnson was picked by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 1999 NFL draft. He was the 166th player chosen overall, in the fifth round. He officially joined the team on July 12, 1999.
Time with the Pittsburgh Steelers
During his first year in 1999, Malcolm played in six games for the Steelers. He caught two passes for a total of 23 yards. In the 2000 season, he played in four games. He didn't catch any passes that year. The Steelers decided to let him go on November 20, 2000.
Joining the New York Jets
The very next day, on November 21, 2000, the New York Jets picked him up. He played in one game for the Jets before they also let him go on December 5. Two days later, he joined the Jets' practice squad. This is a group of players who train with the team but aren't on the main roster. On December 26, 2000, he signed a "futures contract" with the Jets. This meant he would be part of the team for the next season. However, he was let go again on June 1, 2001.
Short Time with the Cincinnati Bengals
On June 11, 2001, the Cincinnati Bengals picked up Malcolm. He was let go on September 2, 2001. The next day, he joined their practice squad. He was let go by the Bengals for good 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, which is when a player stops an opponent.
Life After Football
After his football career, Malcolm went back to school. He graduated from Carnegie Mellon University with an MBA. An MBA is a special business degree. After getting his degree, he started a new career as a banker.
