Larry Alphonso Johnson, Jr. (born November 19, 1979
in La Plata, Maryland), often called L. J., is an
American football running back for the Kansas City
Chiefs of the National Football League. He was
drafted by the Chiefs 27th overall in the 2003 NFL
Draft. He played collegiately at Penn State.
Johnson is the oldest of three children, born to
Christine and Larry Johnson, Sr. His father, Larry
Johnson, Sr., is a former high school
vice-principal, a legendary high school football
coach, and the current defensive line coach at Penn
State University.
During his senior year for the State College Little
Lions, Johnson rushed for 2,159 yards and 29
touchdowns. Johnson also recorded 31 tackles and 7
sacks as a Defensive End for the Little Lions.
