| Larry Johnson was born on November 19, 1979 in La | | | | managed to rush for more than 2,000 yards; a feat |
| Plata, Maryland. Over the years Johnson has proven | | | | that has only been met by a handful of players. |
| that he is one of the best running backs in the entire | | | | Thanks to his impressive season in 2002 Johnson |
| world. In fact, many believe that he is one of the | | | | received several awards including the Maxwell Award |
| best players in the world regardless of position. | | | | for the top college player, the Doak Walker Award |
| Although he has not received as many accolades as | | | | for the top college running back, and the Walter |
| some of his counterparts, Johnson is definitely one | | | | Camp Award. To top all of this off, Johnson |
| player who is sure to put up solid numbers year in | | | | graduated with a degree in Integrative Arts. |
| and year out. | | | | Johnson was drafted by the Kansas City Chiefs in |
| Even at a young age it was evident that Johnson | | | | the 2003 NFL Draft, and has been with the team |
| was going to be a great football player. This began | | | | ever since. During his first couple of seasons Johnson |
| to show during his high school days at State College | | | | did not see a lot of action, but this changed |
| Area High School in State College, Pennsylvania. He | | | | drastically in 2005 when he played in all 16 games. |
| played both linebacker and running back in high | | | | This led to him ending the season with 1,750 yards |
| school, and finished his career with 2,159 yards. | | | | and 20 touchdowns. Johnson followed this up in 2006 |
| After high school Johnson decided to take his game | | | | with 1,789 and 17 touchdowns. |
| to Pennsylvania State University. In 2002, Johnson | | | | |