Tony Johnson

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Tony Johnson is a former American football wide receiver. He played collegiately at Penn State football from 2000 to 2003. He is currently ranked 7th all time in receptions for the Nittany Lions with 107, and 8th in receiving yards with 1,072. Johnson was listed at 5'11, 209 lbs. and wore number 11. His older brother is Kansas City Chiefs running back, Larry Johnson. The two are currently roommates in the Kansas City area.

Johnson is the second of three children, born to Christine and Larry Johnson, Sr. His parents emphasized academic excellence before athletic greatness. His father, Larry Johnson, Sr., is a former high school vice-principal, and the current defensive line coach at Penn State University. A legendary prep coach in the state of Maryland, the elder Johnson is a six-time Coach-of-the-Year, and architect of the winningest football program in the Maryland public school system during the 1980's. Johnson, Sr's. teams at Maurice J. McDonough High School were ranked every year among the top scholastic squads in the Washington, DC metropolitan area from 1983-91. In his final eight years, the Ram dynasty amassed an 82-10 record, made eight consecutive appearances in the state playoffs, was 8-2 overall in championship action and captured three Division 3A state championships. His overall record as head coach is 139-36.