Chad Ochochinko is a 43-year-old former football receiver. He is best known for playing in the National Football League (NFL) for professional football teams, the Cincinnati Bengals, the Miami Dolphins, and the New England Patriots. Chad was selected by the Cincinnati Bengals in the 2001 NFL Draft. As of 2021, Chad Ochocinco's net worth is estimated to be approximately $5 million.
| Full Name | Chad Ochocinco Johnson |
| Birth Date | January 9, 1978 |
| Birth Place | Miami, Florida, U. S. |
| Profession | Former football wide receiver |
| Ex-wife | Evelyn Lozada |
| Net Worth | $5 million |
Early life
Chad Ochochinko Johnson was born on January 9, 1978 in Miami, Florida, United States. He was born to his parents Sam Brown and Paula Johnson. Chad lost his father on January 7, 2012. He grew up with two sisters named Silina Johnson and Chinita.
Regarding his education, he attended Miami Beach High School. He graduated from high school in 1997 and entered Langston University. However, she later moved to Santa Monica Community College in California. While in school in Santa Monica, he played football with future NFL wide receiver Steve Smith. Chad then moved to Oregon State University after being called up to play for the USO team.
Chad Ochocinco net worth and career
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Chad’s professional career began after he was selected by the Cincinnati Bengals in the second round of the 2001 NFL Draft. While playing for the Bengals in 2003, he set a franchise record for the Bengals with 1,355 yards. Shortly after the year, he broke his franchise record with 1,432 yards. On April 20, 2006, Chad extended his contract with the Bengals through 2011.
Ochocinco played for the Bengals in the 2010 season. In his final season with the Bengals, Chad tied the Bengals’ franchise record for touchdowns, eventually becoming the sixth player in NFL league history to reach the 10,000 with a registered team at the receiving yard. On July 28, 2011, he was sold to the New England Patriots. Despite the least productive season of his career with the Patriots, he was released from the team on June 7, 2012.
Chad signed with the Miami Dolphins on June 11, 2012. He had been with the Dolphins for two months when he was released on August 12 after being arrested the night before. On April 17, 2014, he signed a two-year contract with the Montreal Alouette. Chad appeared in five regular season games for the Alouettes in the 2014 CFL season due to nagging injuries. He became a free agent on February 9, 2016 after not receiving a new contract offer.
After his retirement, Johnson worked as a guest coach with the Cleveland Browns. In March 2010, he appeared on Season 10 as one of the contestants on the reality show Dancing with the Stars. Chad appeared as a guest on WWE Raw on September 13, 2010. He returned to soccer in 2018 after signing with the National Premier League. On October 20, 2018, he scored a penalty against Boca Predators, which was also his first goal for the club.
Ochochinco was recently named Ruler of the Bengal Jungle in the Week 9 matchup between Bengals and Browns on Sunday, November 7, 2021. He will be present for the entire game, sitting on a throne in the jungle. Chad will also lead the crowd in the Who Dey song before the game starts.
Personal Life
Chad Ochocinco was married to Basketball Wives star Evelyn Losada. On July 4, 2012, he exchanged vows with Evelyn. However, a month later, on August 11, 2012, he was arrested for domestic beatings. He was released the next day on $2,500 bond.
Chad and Losada finalized their divorce on September 29, 2012. In March 2020, his ex-girlfriend Annalize Mishler accused him of robbery with domestic violence.
Chad Ochocinco net worth
As of 2021, Chad Ochocinco’s net worth is estimated to be around $5 million. During his professional football career, he earned a total of $48,866,500. Chad was signed by the New England Patriots on July 28, 2011 for $6.5 million.