Vance Edward Johnson was born on March 13,1963 and is an American former professional football player who was a wide receiver for the Denver Broncos of the National Football League.
17 Facts About Vance Johnson
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In four seasons as a starter for the Wildcats, Vance Johnson amassed 2,885 yards from scrimmage, 104 receptions, and 31 touchdowns, while returning 62 kickoffs for 1,369 yards and another score.
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In 1982, Vance Johnson won the NCAA championship, as well as winning the gold medal at the Junior Pan American games.
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In 1984 Vance Johnson just missed making the US Olympic team, finishing fourth in the long jump at the 1984 US Olympic Trials.
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Vance Johnson spent his entire NFL career for the Broncos from 1985 to 1995.
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Vance Johnson helped the Broncos to three Super Bowl appearances in the 1980s and had an impressive performance in Super Bowl XXI, recording five catches for 121 yards and a touchdown.
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Vance Johnson gained 689 yards on punt returns, and 1,027 yards returning kickoffs.
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Vance Johnson has seven biological children, plus two he adopted through his recent marriage to his last wife Michelle.
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Vance Johnson owned a real estate company in Grand Junction, Colorado, and VJ's Outlaw Ribs in Parachute, Colorado, where he lived with his son, Scott.
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Vance Johnson 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.
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Vance Johnson is currently an advocate for addiction recovery for athletes post-career.
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Vance Johnson is a rehabilitation ambassador with Americas Rehab Campus in Tucson, Arizona; using his experiences to help others.
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In March 2019, Vance Johnson's biography, Uncovered: Why Becoming Less Became Everything was released.
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Vance Johnson recalled hitting rock bottom in the middle of a canyon in Colorado.
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Vance Johnson was interviewed for the March 27,2019, edition of ABC Action News.
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Vance Johnson has been featured on the Oprah Winfrey Show, Maury Povich Show, the NFL Network, and the Wendy Williams Show.
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Vance Johnson was interviewed by William Slover of Pain Resource, about his struggles with addiction and chronic pain.