Keyshawn Johnson is a retired American football wide receiver who spent eleven seasons in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the University of Southern California, earning All-American honors along the way.
In addition, Keyshawn Johnson was drafted first overall in the 1996 NFL Draft by the New York Jets, Tampa Bay, Dallas Cowboys, Buccaneers, and Carolina Panthers.
He retired from football after the 2006 season and served as a television commentator for ESPN’s sports channel. This versatile player appeared on the 17th season of Dancing with the Stars as a contestant. Since he was the first contestant to be eliminated from the game, the elimination round began with him. He was committed to his life and had seen many ups and downs. Here are some his quotes:
“The definition of swagger, in my opinion, is you have to have that arrogance, that confidence that you are the best out there at all times.”― Keyshawn
“I’m trying to build a brand, so I can sell Keyshawn products in stores. You know, paint, rugs, carpet, drapery, fabrics, blankets, towels, hardware, plates.”
“At the end of the day, all I want to do is protect my kids.”
“If you were ever to interview me after a football game or at a football game or around me during football season is totally different than when you catch me away from football.”
“I’m not even thinking about going back to play football at all. My mind’s made up. I’m done.”
“THERE ARE ALREADY GAY PLAYERS IN THE NFL AND HAVE BEEN FOR A WHILE.”
“The championship, in my eyes, in television, is obviously an Emmy.” ― Keyshawn
“When I’m on television, I’m talking to millions of people, so the conversation is totally different. My words are different. My diction is different because now I’m really talking American English and not homeboy English.” ― Keyshawn Johnson
“I never really called people out. It was more along the lines of teasing a person. It started for me in fifth grade on the basketball court.” ― Keyshawn Johnson
“So many times in my life, people have tried to make me a failure.” ― Keyshawn
“I’m smart enough to know, ‘Don’t try and make any headlines.’” ― Keyshawn
“The wide receiver position is such a complex position.” ― Keyshawn Johnson
“I KNOW TALENT WHEN I SEE IT. I KNOW FRAUDS WHEN I SEE ’EM. I KNOW PLAYERS THAT CAN PLAY AND CAN’T PLAY.” ― KEYSHAWN JOHNSON
“When I came out of college, shoe companies can identify marketable people, and I think I was identified as someone who could potentially move some units and merchandise.” ― Keyshawn Johnson
“How can you not respect somebody like me? If you don’t respect me, it’s because you got hatin’ all over you. If you don’t like me, you don’t like yourself.” ― Keyshawn
“No man is invincible.” ― Keyshawn Johnson
“I was the first athlete, from a training standpoint, with Adidas to have their own signature shoe.” ― Keyshawn Johnson
“Only a handful of professional football athletes have had a signature shoe, unlike in basketball where there have been a number of guys.” ― Keyshawn Johnson
“I’m not a savior.” ― Keyshawn
“There are not a lot of athletes that are going to get their own shoe.” ― Keyshawn Johnson
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