Former Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Charles Johnson has died at age 50. His death was announced by his employer, Heritage High School in Wake Forest, South Carolina. His cause of death has not been released.
Johnson, a standout receiver at Colorado, was picked 17th overall by the Steelers in the 1994 NFL draft. He spent five seasons in Pittsburgh, having the best season of his career in 1996 when he tallied 1,008 yards on 60 catches. He also scored a career-high seven touchdowns in 1998, which would be his final season with the Steelers.