Ron Johnson (wide receiver, born 1980) facts for kids
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| Position: | Wide receiver | ||||||
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| Born: | May 23, 1980 Detroit, Michigan, U.S. |
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| Height: | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | ||||||
| Weight: | 230 lb (104 kg) | ||||||
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| High school: | Detroit (MI) Martin Luther King | ||||||
| College: | Minnesota | ||||||
| NFL Draft: | 2002 / Round: 4 / Pick: 123 | ||||||
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| Player stats at CFL.ca (archive) | |||||||
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Ron Johnson was born on May 23, 1980. He is a former professional football player. He played as a wide receiver in both American football and Arena football.
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Ron Johnson's Football Journey
Ron Johnson started his path to professional football in college. He played for the University of Minnesota team. He was a very good player there.
Joining the NFL
After college, Ron Johnson was chosen by the Baltimore Ravens in the 2002 NFL draft. This is a special event where professional teams pick new players. He was the 123rd player picked overall. He played for the Ravens from 2002 to 2004.
Other Teams Ron Played For
Ron Johnson also played for several other teams during his career. He was with the Chicago Bears in 2005. Later, he joined the Washington Redskins in 2006.
Playing in Other Leagues
Besides the NFL, Ron Johnson also played in other football leagues. In 2006, he played for the Calgary Stampeders in the Canadian Football League (CFL).
He also played Arena Football. This is a faster version of football played indoors. He played for the Orlando Predators from 2007 to 2008. In 2008, he also played for the Cleveland Gladiators.
A Family of Football Players
Ron Johnson comes from a family of talented football players. His father, Ron Johnson Sr., also played in the NFL. Ron Johnson Sr. was a defensive back for the Pittsburgh Steelers. He even won two Super Bowl championships with the Steelers between 1978 and 1984.
