Chad 'Ochocinco' Johnson and His Fiancée Sharelle Rosado's Relationship & Being Parents to Their Child

Former NFL player Chad "Ochocinco" Johnson believes he got a second chance at everything when he met his fiancée, real estate broker Sharelle Rosado. He was excited about their relationship and the opportunities it came with.

The couple could hear wedding bells within a year from when they first met. The duo shares 11 children, their youngest born in 2022. They have also achieved a lot outside of their personal lives. Career-wise, they have both excelled in their fields, with Johnson playing in the NFL and holding several records.

On the other hand, Rosado had a distinguished military career before moving into real estate brokerage, where she has done well too. Therefore, they are proven winners who have set out to achieve their individual and shared goals. After getting her show on Netflix, Rosado was particularly grateful for her husband's support.

Chad "Ochocinco" Johnson and Sharelle Rosado's Relationship

The lovebirds began their romance sometime in 2020 and confirmed it via Instagram in November 2020. It was initially a long-distance relationship as the couple resided in different areas. Sharelle lived and worked in Tampa, and Johnson resided in Miami.

They would split their time between the cities. When asked how they met, the pair would joke that they met on the dating app, "Christian Mingle." However, that was not what happened.

During an "I Am Athlete" podcast, she confessed that she always had a crush on him and was the one who approached Johnson first by sending him a private message on social media.

They started talking regularly after that through texts and FaceTime. However, they did not start dating immediately, as they remained friends for a while. They even stopped chatting at one point but later rekindled their friendship, which marked the beginning of their romantic relationship.

Johnson and Rosado's Engagement and Child Together

After confirming their relationship in 2020, the couple revealed their engagement after less than a year of dating. Rosado was elated by the occasion and posted an emotional message to her future husband on Instagram that read, "There are not enough days in forever to allow me to fully express the depth of my love for you."

In the midst of all that, her longest career so far was her time in the US army.

In August 2021, they announced they would add a 13th member to their large family. Rosado claimed she had always wanted a large family; hence, she was not scared of the responsibilities. Their daughter, Serenity Hurricane Paula, was born in January 2022.

Who Is Sharelle Rosado?

Sharelle Rosado is a jack of many trades and appears to have mastered some of them as well. Born October 16, 1987, the 35-year-old attended the University of Maryland, Baltimore, where she graduated with a Bachelor of Business Administration in Human Resources Management and Services.

After graduation, she worked as a real estate agent for several years before establishing her Allure Realty firm in 2019. The company quickly gained considerable success, which resulted in it being rewarded with its TV series on Netflix, which aired in 2022. That role means that she is also a TV personality.

In the midst of all that, her longest career so far was her time in the US army. She served for 13 years in the military as a paratrooper and did two tours in Afghanistan before she retired on medical grounds. She is also a notable social media influencer with over 400k followers on Instagram and 19k on Twitter.

Who Is Chad "Ochocinco" Johnson?

Chad Johnson is a former NFL wide receiver who played for teams such as Cincinnati Bengals, New England Patriots, and the Miami Dolphins in a career spanning almost two decades. He was born in Miami on January 9, 1978, and attended Miami Beach Senior High School.

His time in college was a nomadic one. He attended several tertiary institutions, first at Langston University, then Santa Monica College in California, and lastly at Oregon State University, where he played football for the school. In 2001, he was drafted by the Bengals in the second round of the NFL draft.

He had a considerably successful career with the team, breaking a few of the franchises' records along the way. His sporting contribution aside, Johnson was known for his flamboyant personality, which could be seen in his popular touchdown celebrations.

Sharelle Rosado about Dating Chad "Ochocinco" Johnson

Chad Johnson has gone through a rocky past where he was arrested for domestic violence following an incident with his then-wife, Evelyn Lozada. After being released on bail and given a year of probation, he was later rearrested for violating the probation terms. He and Lozada were married for just over one month.

However, Rosada was not dissuaded by that as she acknowledges that "people make mistakes." She claims that that phase of Johnson's past was not a concern as she believes he is a good person. She added:

"People go through things, people make mistakes, and you learn from them. If you base things off of mistakes people made, then you'll never make it in life. Nobody is perfect. He is a great guy and I respect him."

The pair, who started as friends after meeting on social media, has had an incredible first 24 months in their relationship, which has seen them get engaged and welcome a baby girl.

Professionally, they have also been on the up as Rosada's project for a reality show was picked up by Netflix, resulting in "Selling Tampa."