Vance Johnson

January 6, 2024
American Football Player

Quick Facts

Vance Johnson
Full Name Vance Johnson
Occupation American Football Player
Date Of Birth Mar 13, 1963(1963-03-13)
Age 61
Birthplace Trenton
Country United States
Birth City New Jersey
Horoscope Pisces

Vance Johnson Biography

Name Vance Johnson
Birthday Mar 13
Birth Year 1963
Place Of Birth Trenton
Home Town New Jersey
Birth Country United States
Birth Sign Pisces
Children(s) Vaughn Edward Johnson

Vance Johnson is one of the most popular and richest American Football Player who was born on March 13, 1963 in Trenton, New Jersey, United States. Vance Edward Johnson (born March 13th 1963) was an ex-professional American footballer who was picked for the Denver Broncos in the second round of the 1985 NFL Draft. A 5’11” and 174 lbs. wide receiver who played at the University of Arizona, Johnson was a full-time player in his NFL career with the Broncos between 1985 and in 1995. Johnson was a World-Class long jumper. In 1982, Johnson won the NCAA championship as well as taking home the silver medal in the Junior Pan American games. In 1984, Johnson did not make an appearance on the U.S. Olympic team, placing third in the long-jump in the 1984 U.S. Olympic Trials.

At the time of the 2017 NFL Off-season Vance Johnson held at minimum three Broncos team records which included:

Vance Johnson Recovery Center opened in Las Vegas, Nevada October of 2019.

Johnson was the owner of a real estate firm located in Grand Junction, Colorado, and also VJ’s Outlaw Ribs in Parachute, Colorado in which he resided with his son Scott. Johnson was the proprietor of Epicurious in Grand Junction, but in November 2012, Johnson abruptly shut it down and left a note at the door to the front of the building, giving no other reasons. Vaughn Edward Johnson (Vance’s son) passed away in a motorcycle accident in 2007.

Vance Johnson Net Worth

Net Worth $5 Million
Source Of Income American Football Player
House Living in own house.

Vance Johnson is one of the richest American Football Player from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Vance Johnson 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

Johnson played a key role in helping with the Broncos through Three Super Bowl appearances in the 1980s. He also had a stunning appearance at Super Bowl XXI, recording five catches , the distance of 121 yards and scoring one touchdown. Johnson’s best season came in 1989, where he had 76 receptions that totaled 1 095 yards with seven touchdowns. In eleven seasons Johnson had 415 receptions totalling 5,695 yards as well as 37 touchdowns. He running 17 times for 44 yards. Johnson also gained 689 yards from punt returns and 1,027 yards reversing kickoffs. Johnson along with teammates Broncos wide receivers Ricky Nattiel and Mark Jackson were teammates from 1987 until 1992 and were dubbed “The Three Amigos.”

In a 1996 episode of the Oprah Winfrey show, Vance admitted to abusing his ex- wife and several other ladies in his lives. He is currently a spokesperson for recovery from addiction for athletes after their careers.

In March 2019, the biography of Johnson, “Uncovered: Why Becoming Less Became Everything” was released. Johnson was hiding a serious alcohol and pill addiction that cost him literally everything he had. He hit rock bottom in the middle of a canyon in Colorado. Johnson was interviewed for the March 27, 2019, edition of ABC Action News. He has been featured on the Oprah Winfrey Show, Maury Povich Show, the NFL Network and recently Wendy Williams.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Who is Vance Johnson Dating?

According to our records, Vance Johnson is possibily single & has not been previously engaged. As of December 1, 2023, Vance Johnson’s is not dating anyone.

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Facts & Trivia

Vance Ranked on the list of most popular American Football Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Vance Johnson celebrates birthday on March 13 of every year.

What is Vance Johnson doing now?

He is currently an advocate for addiction recovery for athletes post- career. He is also a rehabilitation ambassador with Oglethorpe Inc., using his experiences to help others. The Vance Johnson Recovery Center opened in Las Vegas, Nevada in October 2019.

Who were the three amigos of the Denver Broncos?

For about two years starting in 1987, there was John Elway and then there were the Three Amigos – Vance Johnson, Mark Jackson, and Ricky Nattiel. They were larger than life for that short period of time and it was a fun ride.

Is Vance Johnson a Hall of Famer?

Vance Johnson – Pima County Sports Hall of Fame.

How many children does Vance Johnson have?

Johnson has seven biological children, plus two he adopted through his recent marriage to Michelle. One of his sons tried to kill himself, the toll of addiction and other difficulties too much for him without his dad in his life.

Where is Vance Joseph?

Joseph as the Denver Broncos’ head coach in 2018


Arizona Cardinals
Position:| Defensive coordinator
Personal information
Born:| September 20, 1972 Marrero, Louisiana

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