Gary Don Johnson was drafted No. 168 overall by the Cincinnati Bengals in the 1980 NFL Draft out of Baylor. No regular-season snaps on record.
- Overall pick
- #168
- Round
- 7
- Draft class
- 1980
The pick
How Gary Don Johnson came off the board in 1980.
- Position
- Defensive tackle DT
- College
-
Baylor
Big 12 at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
No regular-season snaps on record.
No regular-season career on record yet.
Games, starts, and approximate value appear here once the season data lands.
See the rest of the 1980 classAround pick 168
Who came off the board on either side of Gary Don Johnson.
Tulane · 1× All-Pro · 2× Pro Bowl
Michigan
Alabama
TCU
Baylor in the 1980 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DT picks from Baylor
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Gary Don Johnson in the 1980 NFL Draft
Gary Don Johnson is a Defensive tackle out of Baylor selected No. 168 overall by the Cincinnati Bengals in the 1980 NFL Draft. No regular-season snaps on record. Baylor has produced 109 NFL draft picks since 1980.
Where this data comes from
Pick order and career outcomes come from the nflverse draft archive; position, measurables, and conference at the time of the draft come from the college feed. Career columns stay empty until a player logs regular-season snaps.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Gary Don Johnson drafted?
Gary Don Johnson was selected No. 168 overall by the Cincinnati Bengals in the 1980 NFL Draft (Rd 7). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1980/gary-don-johnson.
What college did Gary Don Johnson play for?
Gary Don Johnson played college football at Baylor in the Big 12. See every Baylor draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/baylor-bears.
How did Gary Don Johnson's NFL career turn out?
No regular-season snaps on record. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1980/gary-don-johnson.