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LOOK: Chad Johnson leaves massive tip at Knoxville restaurant during daughter's recruiting visit

by:Austin Brezina•10/29/22•

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Former NFL star Chad Johnson shared the love in Knoxville ahead of Tennessee‘s game with Kentucky, leaving a giant tip at a local restaurant. The former pro receiver makes a habit of leaving large tips for his waitstaff at restaurants he visits, and on Saturday he shared the receipt from a Knoxville IHOP where he tipped $1,000 on a $14.29 bill.

Chad Johnson leaves major tip ahead of Tennessee-Kentucky showdown

Johnson, also known by the name Chad Ochocinco after his jersey number of 85, showed fans a look at his Saturday before making his way to watch the Volunteers play the Wildcats in person. Johnson was in Knoxville with his daughter, Cha’iel Johnson, who posed for a photo with her dad as he wore a Hendon Hooker jersey to the game.

Cha’iel Johnson is a budding sports star in her own right, having just come off a first place finish in the 800M race at the FHSAA Class 3A Track & Field State Championships in May. Johnson’s daughter was wearing a Tennessee “Recruit” lanyard around her neck in the photo, showing that the trip was one that could have a major impact on her future school commitment plans.

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One of the most outrageous personalities in the history of the sport, Johnson is well known as one of the fastest receivers to suit up in the NFL. His social media account frequently shares images of similar large tips that he leaves for waitstaff at restaurants, with the caption referencing a bible verse about selflessness.

“A generous person will prosper; whoever refreshes others will be refreshed,” reads the verse Johnson shared on his photo.

While plenty of schools will likely be lining up to recruit the speedster’s equally speedy daughter, Tennessee could have a leg up on the campus football experience with a big win over Kentucky on Saturday.