Johnnie Poe was drafted No. 144 overall by the New Orleans Saints in the 1981 NFL Draft out of Missouri. 100 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 40 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #144
- Round
- 6
- Draft class
- 1981
- NFL games
- 100
- Years as starter
- 6
- Career AV
- 4010th at Missouri
The pick
How Johnnie Poe came off the board in 1981.
- Position
- Defensive back DB
- College
-
Missouri
SEC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
100 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 40 career approximate value
- Games played
- 100
- Seasons as a starter
- 6
- Career approximate value
- 4010th among Missouri picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 40100% of career value
- Final season
- 19876 years after the draft
Around pick 144
Who came off the board on either side of Johnnie Poe.
Brown
Wisconsin
Arizona State
Georgia
Missouri in the 1981 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DB picks from Missouri
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Johnnie Poe in the 1981 NFL Draft
Johnnie Poe is a Defensive back out of Missouri selected No. 144 overall by the New Orleans Saints in the 1981 NFL Draft. 100 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 40 career approximate value Missouri has produced 108 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 Johnnie Poe drafted?
Johnnie Poe was selected No. 144 overall by the New Orleans Saints in the 1981 NFL Draft (Rd 6). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1981/johnnie-poe.
What college did Johnnie Poe play for?
Johnnie Poe played college football at Missouri in the SEC. See every Missouri draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/missouri-tigers.
How did Johnnie Poe's NFL career turn out?
100 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 40 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1981/johnnie-poe.