| Keyshawn Johnson Quick Info | |
|---|---|
| Height | 6 ft 4 in |
| Weight | 96 kg |
| Date of Birth | July 22, 1972 |
| Zodiac Sign | Cancer |
| Spouse | Jennifer Conrad |
Keyshawn Johnson is an American former professional football player who had represented the New York Jets (1996–1999), the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2000–2003), the Dallas Cowboys (2004–2005), and the Carolina Panthers (2006), as a wide receiver, in the National Football League (NFL). He had been picked 1st overall in the 1st round of the 1996 NFL Draft by the New York Jets after a stellar college career with the University of Southern California. Keyshawn had won the Super Bowl (NFL‘s annual championship game) XXXVII in January 2003 with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He had retired from competitive football after the 2006 NFL season after which he had worked as a TV analyst for the sports network ESPN.
Born Name
Joseph Keyshawn Johnson
Nick Name
Me-shawn
Sun Sign
Cancer
Born Place
Los Angeles, California, United States
Residence
Los Angeles, California, United States
Nationality
Education
Keyshawn had attended the Palisades Charter High School, a secondary school in his hometown of Los Angeles for his sophomore and junior years. He had then studied at the Susan Miller Dorsey High School, again in Los Angeles, for his senior year.
After his high school graduation, he had joined the West Los Angeles College, a public community college in 1991. In 1994, he had taken a transfer to the University of Southern California and had represented their football team, USC Trojans, until 1996. He had graduated from there, in 1997, with a B.A. degree in social sciences and history.
Occupation
Professional American Football Player (Retired)
Family
- Mother – Vivian Jessie
- Others – Michael Thomas (Nephew) (Professional American Football Player)
Position
Wide Receiver
Jersey Number
19 – New York Jets, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Dallas Cowboys, Carolina Panthers
Build
Athletic
Height
6 ft 4 in or 193 cm
Weight
96 kg or 211.5 lbs
Girlfriend / Spouse
Keyshawn has dated –
- Farrah Franklin
- Countess Vaughn
- Shikiri Hightower (1997-2002) – Keyshawn had married Shikiri Hightower in 1997 and the couple got divorced in 2002. They had 2 children together – a son named Keyshawn Johnson Jr. (b. June 16, 1998) (American Football Player) and a daughter named Maia Johnson (b. 1997)Â (d. March 15, 2021).
- Serena Williams (2002-2003)
- Jennifer Conrad (2008-Present) – Keyshawn had started dating Jennifer Conrad in 2008 and the couple got married in 2014, in a ceremony in Newport Beach, California. They have 3 children together – 2 daughters named London Nya Johnson (b. January 2010) and Shyla Joy Johnson (b. June 2020), and a son named Vance Johnson (b. April 2012).
Race / Ethnicity
Black
He is of African-American descent.
Hair Color
Black
Eye Color
Dark Brown
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
- Toned physique
- Close-cropped hair
- Clean-shaven look
- Affable smile
Brand Endorsements
He had starred, in 2012, in the alcoholic beverage brand Jägermeister‘s TV and digital campaign titled ‘A Stronger Bond’.
Keyshawn Johnson Facts
- Even though Keyshawn was a standout football player from a very young age, his early life was bedeviled by legal troubles. When he was in 8th grade, he had been sentenced to 9 months in a youth facility after he was arrested for possession of marijuana, cocaine, and a handgun.
- When he was picked 1st overall in the 1st round of the 1996 NFL Draft by the New York Jets, he had become just the 3rd wide receiver in history to achieve the feat.
- During his illustrious career, he was named thrice (1998, 1999, 2001) to the Pro Bowl (NFL‘s annual All-Star Game).
Featured Image by Keyshawn Johnson / Instagram
