Josh Gordon has been out of the NFL since the 2014 season but former NFL wide receiver Chad Johnson is no less of a believer in Gordon's talent.

Johnson says the Baylor product will be 'back on top as an elite receiver' in no time.

Josh Gordon reinstatement is near, young boul will be back on top as an elite receiver in no time?? — Chad Johnson (@ochocinco) October 31, 2017

He is scheduled to meet with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell Wednesday in New York City to discuss his reinstatement.

On January 25, 2015, Gordon was suspended indefinitely for violating the NFL's drug and alcohol policy. On July 25, 2016, the NFL announced the wide receiver would be reinstated after serving a four game suspension. Before he could make his long awaited debut, he voluntarily entered an in-patient rehabilitation facility. He returned to the league's suspended list. Commissioner Roger Goodell denied his latest attempt for reinstatement on May 11.

Gordon, who is now 26 years old, has recorded 161 receptions for 2,754 yards and 14 touchdowns in his career. The Baylor product was a second round choice in the 2012 NFL Supplemental Draft. Of a potential 80 regular season games since he entered the league, he has played in just 35.

If he accrues a full season in 2017, which means playing in six games, he is scheduled to become a restricted free agent next off-season. Gordon is technically still fulfilling a four year deal worth $5,341,648 that he signed after being drafted. His money has been deferred since he was suspended indefinitely.

Browns head coach Hue Jackson served as Johnson's wide receivers coach in Cincinnati from 2004-2006. He was a guest coach in Cleveland last off-season. He was a six-time Pro Bowl player in his own right.