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Johnny Knox # prospect in 2009 NFL Draft.

Johnny Knox NFL Draft Bio

Johnny Knox (born November 3, 1986) is a former American football wide receiver who played three seasons in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for Abilene Christian University. He was selected by the Chicago Bears as the 140th overall pick in the 2009 NFL Draft. As a result of a devastating spinal injury sustained in a regular season game against the Seattle Seahawks in 2011, he decided to retire from the NFL on February 13, 2013.

Knox joined the Chicago Bears after being chosen in the fifth round of the 2009 NFL Draft. He caught his first NFL pass, a 68-yard reception, on September 13, 2009 against the Green Bay Packers. During the second game of the 2009 season (against the Pittsburgh Steelers), Knox recorded his first NFL touchdown catch on a key third down to tie the game up 14–14. He recorded another touchdown against the Seattle Seahawks, a seven-yard reception. In the fourth game of the season, against the Detroit Lions, he scored a touchdown on a 102-yard kickoff return. Two weeks later, after a bye week, Knox caught a 60-yard touchdown from Jay Cutler. On November 29, 2009, Knox returned a kickoff 77 yards to set up a Bears field goal versus the Vikings.

Against the Vikings in 2009, Knox sustained a season-ending ankle injury, finishing the year with 45 receptions for 527 yards and five touchdowns. Knox ranked second in the NFL for return yard average with 29.0. On January 25, 2010, Knox was selected to the NFC roster for the 2010 Pro Bowl, replacing Minnesota's Percy Harvin, who withdrew due to injury concerns. Knox returned four kicks for 103 yards in his Pro Bowl debut. He was also targeted on two passes as a wide receiver, but failed to log a reception.

In 2010, Knox led the Bears in receiving yards (960), and tied for first in the team for receptions (51) and receiving touchdowns (5). In 2011, he led the Bears in receiving yards (727) and ranked second in the NFL in yards per reception (19.6).

On December 18, 2011, during a game against Seattle, Knox sustained a serious back injury after attempting to recover his own fumble and clashing with Anthony Hargrove. Knox required immediate surgery in order to stabilize an injured vertebra, but maintained sensation in all limbs following the incident. He was placed on injured reserve on December 19, ending his season.

Knox was eventually placed on the "Physically Unable-to Perform" list at the start of 2012. As a result, Knox was out for the first six weeks of the season and was eligible to return on October 22 when the Bears played the Detroit Lions. He did not meet this deadline and was unable to play for the entire 2012 season.

Knox was released by the Bears on February 12, 2013, and announced his retirement on February 13, 2013.

Draft Year: 2009 NFL Football Draft Prospect Stats for Johnny Knox

Pre-Rank	Prospect Name	Position Played	Height	Weight
	Johnny Knox	Wide Receiver	6 ft 0 in	190 lbs
Round	Selected	Team	School	Hometown
5	140	Chicago Bears	Abilene Christian	Houston, Texas

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