Larry Johnson was born on November 19, 1979 in La Plata, Maryland. Throughout the years, Johnson has proven that he is one of the best running backs in the world. In fact, many believe that he is one of the best players in the world regardless of his position. Although he hasn’t received as much praise as some of his counterparts, Johnson is definitely a player who is sure to put up solid numbers year after year.
Even at a young age, it was obvious that Johnson was going to be a great football player. This began to show during his high school days at State College Area High School in State College, Pennsylvania. He played both linebacker and running back in high school and finished his career with 2,159 yards.
After high school, Johnson decided to take his game to Pennsylvania State University. In 2002, Johnson ran for over 2,000 yards; a feat that has only been achieved by a handful of players. Thanks to his impressive 2002 season, Johnson received several awards, including the Maxwell Award for Best College Player, the Doak Walker Award for Best College Running Back, and the Walter Camp Award. To top it off, Johnson graduated with a BA in Integrative Arts.
Johnson was drafted by the Kansas City Chiefs in the 2003 NFL Draft and has been with the team ever since. During his first two seasons, Johnson didn’t see much action, but that changed dramatically in 2005 when he played all 16 games. This led him to finish the season with 1,750 yards and 20 touchdowns. Johnson followed this up in 2006 with 1,789 and 17 touchdowns.
Although Larry Johnson doesn’t have all the endorsement deals or get a lot of attention, he is still among the best players in the NFL.
