From The NFL To Children’s Literature: Inside The Business Portfolio Of Derrick Johnson

Update: 2025-11-20

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Former NFL linebacker Derrick Johnson joins Forbes senior writer Jabari Young on The Enterprise Zone at the Nasdaq MarketSite. Johnson played 13 of his 14 seasons with the Kansas City Chiefs and made more than $50 million throughout his career. In the discussion, he reflects on his playing days, shares the business lessons he learned, and explains the passion behind authoring children’s books.

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From The NFL To Children’s Literature: Inside The Business Portfolio Of Derrick Johnson

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From The NFL To Children’s Literature: Inside The Business Portfolio Of Derrick Johnson

From The NFL To Children’s Literature: Inside The Business Portfolio Of Derrick Johnson