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  • New England Patriots wide receiver Chad Ochocinco scores a touchdown during the first quarter of the game against the Denver Broncos. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-US PRESSWIRE
  • New England Patriots wide receiver Chad Ochocinco misses the pass as New York Giants defensive back Michael Coe defends. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-US PRESSWIRE
  • New England Patriots wide receiver Chad Ochocinco just misses the pass from quarterback Tom Brady in the first quarter against the New York Giants. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-US PRESSWIRE
  • New England Patriots wide receiver Chad Ochocinco catches the ball during warmups before the start of the game against the Oakland Raiders. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-US PRESSWIRE
  • New England Patriots wide receiver Chad Ochocinco (85) catches the ball prior to the game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-US PRESSWIRE

    • Between 2008 and 2012, Johnson's last name was Ochocinco to reflect his jersey number 8-5.
    Wide receiver
    Date of birth: (1978-01-09) January 9, 1978 (age 35)
    Place of birth: Miami, Florida
    Height: 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) Weight: 188 lb (85 kg)
    High school: Miami Beach Senior High School
    College: Oregon State
    NFL Draft: 2001 / Round: 2 / Pick: 36
    Debuted in 2001 for the Cincinnati Bengals
    • Cincinnati Bengals (2001–2010)
    • New England Patriots (2011)
    • Miami Dolphins (2012)*
    • 6× Pro Bowl (2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009)
    • 3× All-Pro (2003, 2005, 2006)
    • AFC champion (2011)
    • 3× AFC Receiving Yards Leader (2003, 2005, 2006)
    • NFL Receiving Yards Leader (2006)
    • Bengals franchise records
    Receptions 766
    Receiving yards 11,059
    Receiving TDs 67

    Chad Javon Johnson (born January 9, 1978), formerly known as Chad Ochocinco, is an American football wide receiver who last played for the New England Patriots of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for both Santa Monica College and Oregon State University. He was drafted by the Cincinnati Bengals in the second round of the 2001 NFL Draft, and played for the Bengals for ten seasons. He is currently a free agent.

    In April 2011, CNBC listed the then-Ochocinco as No. 1 on its list of "Most Influential Athletes In Social Media." Johnson is a six-time NFL Pro Bowler and was named to three All-Pro teams.

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