Former Buffalo Bills standout wide receiver Stevie Johnson was named head coach of his alma mater’s football program, Rodriguez High School, in Fairfield, California.
Mustangs name 2020-2021 new Head Football Coach and new Hall of Fame Inductee, former NFL Star W the 49ers & Buffalo Bills, I proudly welcome Stevie Johnson!
Izzy#rhsmustangs #selfiewithizzy pic.twitter.com/JYvxfa1zg2— Rodriguez HS (@rhsrodsquad) February 7, 2020
Johnson earned All-state and first-team All-Conference honors for his performance during his senior season.
Johnson went onto Kentucky for college, where he was named to the All-SEC team during his senior year.
The Bills drafted Johnson in the seventh-round of the 2008 draft. His career took off in 2010 when he established a strong connection with quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick. Johnson posted three consecutive 1,000-plus yard seasons for the Bills.
Over six seasons in Buffalo, Johnson ranks ninth in franchise history in receiving yards (3,832), eighth in receptions (301), and seventh in touchdown receptions (28).
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