Dan Johnson was drafted No. 170 overall by the Miami Dolphins in the 1982 NFL Draft out of Iowa State. 66 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 10 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #170
- Round
- 7
- Draft class
- 1982
- NFL games
- 66
- Years as starter
- 2
- Career AV
- 1023rd at Iowa State
The pick
How Dan Johnson came off the board in 1982.
- Position
- Tight end TE
- College
-
Iowa State
Big 12 at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
66 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 10 career approximate value
- Games played
- 66
- Seasons as a starter
- 2
- Career approximate value
- 1023rd among Iowa State picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 10100% of career value
- Final season
- 19875 years after the draft
Around pick 170
Who came off the board on either side of Dan Johnson.
Tulane
Washington
Syracuse · 1× All-Pro · 4× Pro Bowl
Auburn
Iowa State in the 1982 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other TE picks from Iowa State
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Dan Johnson in the 1982 NFL Draft
Dan Johnson is a Tight end out of Iowa State selected No. 170 overall by the Miami Dolphins in the 1982 NFL Draft. 66 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 10 career approximate value Iowa State has produced 52 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 Dan Johnson drafted?
Dan Johnson was selected No. 170 overall by the Miami Dolphins in the 1982 NFL Draft (Rd 7). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1982/dan-johnson.
What college did Dan Johnson play for?
Dan Johnson played college football at Iowa State in the Big 12. See every Iowa State draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/iowa-state-cyclones.
How did Dan Johnson's NFL career turn out?
66 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 10 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1982/dan-johnson.