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Formerly known as Chad OchocincoChad Johnson is an American footballer who currently plays a free agent since early 2013. He has an estimated net worth of $15 million as of 2012. A professional football wide receiver, Johnson officially joined the National Football League in 2001 when he was selected as a 2nd round pick by the Cincinnati Bengals  in the 2001 NFL Draft. Throughout his entire football career, he has also played for other franchises including New England Patriots and Miami Dolphins. In April 2009, he was named by the CNBC as the #1 on its list of "Most Influential Athletes In Social Media". He became a NFL Pro Bowler for 6 times. After playing high school football at the Miami Beach Senior High School, Johnson decided to attend college at Oregon State University and Santa Monica College where he played college football. Born and raised in Miami Florida on January 9, 1978, Chad Johnson now has four children whom he named Jicyra, Chad Johnson II, Chade, and Cha'iel.

Earnings & Financial Data

Date

Category

Description

Amount

2010

Contract

Three-year contract with the New England Patriots

$11,950,000

2008

Salary

Salary from Cincinnati Bengals

$4,750,000

2007

Salary

Salary from Cincinnati Bengals

$3,550,000

2006

Salary

Salary from Cincinnati Bengals

$2,750,000

2005

Salary

Salary from Cincinnati Bengals

$11,750,000

2005

Contract

Six-year contract extension with the Cincinnati Bengals

$35,500,000

2004

Salary

Salary from Cincinnati Bengals

$4,850,000

2003

Salary

Salary from Cincinnati Bengals

$826,750

2002

Contract

Three-year contract extension with the Cincinnati Bengals

$24,300,000

2002

Salary

Salary from Cincinnati Bengals

$7,501,500

2001

Salary

Salary from Cincinnati Bengals

$379,130

2000

Salary

Salary from Cincinnati Bengals

$2,096,000