wide receiver, Johnson played college football at the University of Arizona, where he functioned as a multipurpose running back.
In 1982, Johnson won the NCAA championship, as well as winning the gold medal at the Junior Pan American games.
Johnson and fellow Broncos wide receivers Ricky Nattiel and Mark Jackson all played together from 1987 to 1992 and were nicknamed "The Three Amigos.
"[4] As of the 2017 NFL off-season, Johnson held at least three Broncos franchise records, including: During a 1996 episode of The Oprah Winfrey Show, Johnson admitted to abusing his ex-wife and other women in his life.
He was the owner of Epicurious in Grand Junction, but in November 2012 he abruptly closed it, leaving a note on the front door of the building, but offering no further explanation.
He is also a rehabilitation ambassador with Americas Rehab Campus in Tucson, Arizona; using his experiences to help others.