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Charles Johnson, a star wide receiver at Colorado and first-round draft pick of the Pittsburgh Steelers, has actually passed away at 50.

The root cause of Johnson's death was unknown as of Wednesday mid-day. He had actually been working as the aide athletic director at Heritage Senior high school in Wake Woodland, North Carolina, at the time of his fatality, which was confirmed by Colorado.

WNCN-TV in Raleigh reported Wednesday that police found a body in a hotel space Sunday throughout a well-being check at a Hampton Inn as well as Suites and that an initial investigation suggested no indications of foul play.

Johnson was selected by the Steelers with the 17th overall pick in the 1994 NFL draft and also played 5 seasons for Pittsburgh, hauling in 247 functions for 3,400 yards and 15 touchdowns. His ideal period with the Steelers remained in 1996, when he had 60 catches for a career-high 1,008 yards as well as three goals.

Johnson likewise spent 2 periods with the Eagles, one season with the Patriots as well as one with the Costs. He was a member of New England's Super Bowl-winning team in 2001.

Johnson played four seasons at Colorado and was a standout over his last two years. He had 1,149 getting backyards and also five TD captures as a junior prior to completed with 1,082 receiving backyards and 9 TD captures as an elderly in 1993.