Denver Johnson was drafted No. 199 overall by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 1981 NFL Draft out of Tulsa. No regular-season snaps on record.
- Overall pick
- #199
- Round
- 8
- Draft class
- 1981
The pick
How Denver Johnson came off the board in 1981.
- Position
- Offensive tackle T
- College
-
Tulsa
American at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Offense
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 1981 classAround pick 199
Who came off the board on either side of Denver Johnson.
Michigan
Baylor
Jackson State
South Carolina State · 2× Pro Bowl
Tulsa in the 1981 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other T picks from Tulsa
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Denver Johnson in the 1981 NFL Draft
Denver Johnson is a Offensive tackle out of Tulsa selected No. 199 overall by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 1981 NFL Draft. No regular-season snaps on record. Tulsa has produced 40 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 Denver Johnson drafted?
Denver Johnson was selected No. 199 overall by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 1981 NFL Draft (Rd 8). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1981/denver-johnson.
What college did Denver Johnson play for?
Denver Johnson played college football at Tulsa in the American. See every Tulsa draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/tulsa-golden-hurricane.
How did Denver Johnson's NFL career turn out?
No regular-season snaps on record. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1981/denver-johnson.