What is Keyshawn Johnson’s net worth? Let’s explore how much the former NFL player earned over his football career.
Tributes are flooding social media for Maia Hightower Johnson, the daughter of former football player Keyshawn Johnson.
The 25-year-old sadly passed away this week, and Keyshawn announced the news on Twitter, writing:
“It is with incredible sadness that I have to share the news about the passing of my beautiful Daughter Maia. Maia, as my firstborn child, has been the joy of my, and her Mother Shikiri’s, life.”
A cause of death was not given.
Now, fans want to know a little more about Keyshawn Johnson and his family life.
What is Keyshawn’s net worth? Let’s find out.
What is Keyshawn Johnson’s net worth?
- $20 million.
Keyshawn Johnson has an estimated net worth of $20 million according to Celebrity Net Worthless, accumulated through his sporting career.
Keyshawn Johnson’s net worth explored
So how did Keyshawn earn his wealth? Well, he has his NFL career to thank for that.
The 48-year-old was born in Los Angeles and played high school and college football before becoming the number one overall pick by the New York Jets in the 1996 NFL draft.
He then played eleven seasons as a wide receiver for the New York Jets, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Dallas Cowboys and Carolina Panthers.
Keyshawn retired after the 2006 season and was inducted into the Rose Bowl Hall of Fame in 2008.
Then, in 2009, he started working for ESPN as a sports broadcaster.
Tributes for Keyshawn’s daughter flood social media
Keyshawn’s eldest daughter Maia Hightower Johnson sadly passed away this week aged 25.
The former NFL player took to Instagram and Twitter to share a devastating statement announcing his daughter’s death.
Maia was the daughter of Keyshawn and his Shikiri Hightower who gave birth to her at just 19-years-old.
“She came into our lives just as we were both coming of age as adults and has been a constant beloved presence for both of us. We are heartbroken and devastated by her loss. Shikiri, Maia’s siblings, our family and me appreciate your thoughts and prayers at this difficult time,” Keyshawn wrote in a statement.
“We also all appreciate your support and respect for our privacy as we move forward. Thank you all, God Bless. Keyshawn Johnson, Sr.”