Ron Johnson was drafted No. 170 overall by the Seattle Seahawks in the 1981 NFL Draft out of Long Beach State. 47 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 10 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #170
- Round
- 7
- Draft class
- 1981
- NFL games
- 47
- Years as starter
- 1
- Career AV
- 103rd at Long Beach State
The pick
How Ron Johnson came off the board in 1981.
- Position
- Wide receiver WR
- College
- Long Beach State
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
47 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 10 career approximate value
- Games played
- 47
- Seasons as a starter
- 1
- Career approximate value
- 103rd among Long Beach State picks
- Final season
- 19898 years after the draft
Around pick 170
Who came off the board on either side of Ron Johnson.
Cal Poly
Iowa State
North Dakota State
Missouri
Long Beach State in the 1981 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other WR picks from Long Beach State
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
Other players named Ron Johnson
Different people who share this name in the draft archive.
Minnesota
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Ron Johnson in the 1981 NFL Draft
Ron Johnson is a Wide receiver out of Long Beach State selected No. 170 overall by the Seattle Seahawks in the 1981 NFL Draft. 47 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 10 career approximate value Long Beach State has produced 10 NFL draft picks since 1981.
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 Ron Johnson drafted?
Ron Johnson was selected No. 170 overall by the Seattle Seahawks in the 1981 NFL Draft (Rd 7). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1981/ron-johnson.
What college did Ron Johnson play for?
Ron Johnson played college football at Long Beach State. See every Long Beach State draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/long-beach-state-49ers.
How did Ron Johnson's NFL career turn out?
47 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 10 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1981/ron-johnson.