Henry Johnson was drafted No. 174 overall by the Minnesota Vikings in the 1980 NFL Draft out of Georgia Tech. 46 regular-season games · 3 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #174
- Round
- 7
- Draft class
- 1980
- NFL games
- 46
- Career AV
- 344th at Georgia Tech
The pick
How Henry Johnson came off the board in 1980.
- Position
- Linebacker LB
- College
-
Georgia Tech
ACC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
46 regular-season games · 3 career approximate value
- Games played
- 46
- Career approximate value
- 344th among Georgia Tech picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 3100% of career value
- Final season
- 19833 years after the draft
Around pick 174
Who came off the board on either side of Henry Johnson.
Virginia Union
South Dakota State
Baylor
Georgia Tech in the 1980 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other LB picks from Georgia Tech
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
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Daryl Smith
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Al Richardson
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Philip Wheeler
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Jeremiah Attaochu
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About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Henry Johnson in the 1980 NFL Draft
Henry Johnson is a Linebacker out of Georgia Tech selected No. 174 overall by the Minnesota Vikings in the 1980 NFL Draft. 46 regular-season games · 3 career approximate value Georgia Tech has produced 89 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 Henry Johnson drafted?
Henry Johnson was selected No. 174 overall by the Minnesota Vikings in the 1980 NFL Draft (Rd 7). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1980/henry-johnson.
What college did Henry Johnson play for?
Henry Johnson played college football at Georgia Tech in the ACC. See every Georgia Tech draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/georgia-tech-yellow-jackets.
How did Henry Johnson's NFL career turn out?
46 regular-season games · 3 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1980/henry-johnson.