Eddie Johnson was drafted No. 187 overall by the Cleveland Browns in the 1981 NFL Draft out of Louisville. 148 regular-season games · 5 seasons as a starter · 37 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #187
- Round
- 7
- Draft class
- 1981
- NFL games
- 148
- Years as starter
- 5
- Career AV
- 3718th at Louisville
The pick
How Eddie Johnson came off the board in 1981.
- Position
- Linebacker LB
- College
-
Louisville
ACC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
148 regular-season games · 5 seasons as a starter · 37 career approximate value
- Games played
- 148
- Seasons as a starter
- 5
- Career approximate value
- 3718th among Louisville picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 37100% of career value
- Final season
- 19909 years after the draft
Around pick 187
Who came off the board on either side of Eddie Johnson.
Ole Miss
Penn State
Colorado College
Notre Dame
Other LB picks from Louisville
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
Other players named Eddie Johnson
Different people who share this name in the draft archive.
Idaho State
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Eddie Johnson in the 1981 NFL Draft
Eddie Johnson is a Linebacker out of Louisville selected No. 187 overall by the Cleveland Browns in the 1981 NFL Draft. 148 regular-season games · 5 seasons as a starter · 37 career approximate value Louisville has produced 95 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 Eddie Johnson drafted?
Eddie Johnson was selected No. 187 overall by the Cleveland Browns in the 1981 NFL Draft (Rd 7). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1981/eddie-johnson.
What college did Eddie Johnson play for?
Eddie Johnson played college football at Louisville in the ACC. See every Louisville draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/louisville-cardinals.
How did Eddie Johnson's NFL career turn out?
148 regular-season games · 5 seasons as a starter · 37 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1981/eddie-johnson.