Chad Johnson attended Oregon State University where he played college football as a wide receiver. In 2000, he helped lead his team to a win in the Fiesta Bowl.
The Cincinnati Bengals selected Chad Johnson in the 2001 NFL Draft. In 2003 he was selected to his first of many Pro Bowls. He was an NFL Receiving Yards Leader in 2006.
In 2011, he was acquired by the New England Patriots, where he became an AFC Champion. He was a member of the 2014 Montreal Alouettes of the Canadian Football League.