Sam Johnson was drafted No. 155 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 1981 NFL Draft out of Maryland. No regular-season snaps on record.
- Overall pick
- #155
- Round
- 6
- Draft class
- 1981
The pick
How Sam Johnson came off the board in 1981.
- Position
- Defensive back DB
- College
-
Maryland
Big Ten at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
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 155
Who came off the board on either side of Sam Johnson.
Florida
West Virginia
Oregon
North Carolina
Maryland in the 1981 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DB picks from Maryland
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Sam Johnson in the 1981 NFL Draft
Sam Johnson is a Defensive back out of Maryland selected No. 155 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 1981 NFL Draft. No regular-season snaps on record. Maryland has produced 113 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 Sam Johnson drafted?
Sam Johnson was selected No. 155 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 1981 NFL Draft (Rd 6). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1981/sam-johnson.
What college did Sam Johnson play for?
Sam Johnson played college football at Maryland in the Big Ten. See every Maryland draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/maryland-terrapins.
How did Sam 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/sam-johnson.