Demetrious Johnson was drafted No. 115 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 1983 NFL Draft out of Missouri. 65 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 20 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #115
- Round
- 5
- Draft class
- 1983
- NFL games
- 65
- Years as starter
- 2
- Career AV
- 2026th at Missouri
The pick
How Demetrious Johnson came off the board in 1983.
- Position
- Defensive back DB
- College
-
Missouri
SEC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
65 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 20 career approximate value
- Games played
- 65
- Seasons as a starter
- 2
- Career approximate value
- 2026th among Missouri picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 1995% of career value
- Final season
- 19874 years after the draft
Around pick 115
Who came off the board on either side of Demetrious Johnson.
Tulsa
Notre Dame
Houston
USC
Missouri in the 1983 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DB picks from Missouri
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
Missouri · 1× All-Pro · 2× Pro Bowl
#63
Erik McMillan
DB · NYJ · 1988
Missouri · 2× Pro Bowl
#55
William Moore
DB · ATL · 2009
Missouri · 1× Pro Bowl
#144
Johnnie Poe
DB · NO · 1981
Missouri
#173
Ron Fellows
DB · DAL · 1981
Missouri
#196
Harry Colon
DB · NE · 1991
Missouri
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Demetrious Johnson in the 1983 NFL Draft
Demetrious Johnson is a Defensive back out of Missouri selected No. 115 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 1983 NFL Draft. 65 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 20 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 Demetrious Johnson drafted?
Demetrious Johnson was selected No. 115 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 1983 NFL Draft (Rd 5). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1983/demetrious-johnson.
What college did Demetrious Johnson play for?
Demetrious Johnson 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 Demetrious Johnson's NFL career turn out?
65 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 20 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1983/demetrious-johnson.