Johnny Meads was drafted No. 58 overall by the Houston Oilers in the 1984 NFL Draft out of Nicholls St.. 119 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 38 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #58
- Round
- 3
- Draft class
- 1984
- NFL games
- 119
- Years as starter
- 6
- Career AV
- 382nd at Nicholls St.
The pick
How Johnny Meads came off the board in 1984.
- Position
- Linebacker LB
- College
- Nicholls St.
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
119 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 38 career approximate value
- Games played
- 119
- Seasons as a starter
- 6
- Career approximate value
- 382nd among Nicholls St. picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 38100% of career value
- Final season
- 19928 years after the draft
Around pick 58
Who came off the board on either side of Johnny Meads.
Ohio State
Texas
West Virginia · 1× Pro Bowl
South Carolina
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Johnny Meads in the 1984 NFL Draft
Johnny Meads is a Linebacker out of Nicholls St. selected No. 58 overall by the Houston Oilers in the 1984 NFL Draft. 119 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 38 career approximate value Nicholls St. has produced 10 NFL draft picks since 1982.
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 Johnny Meads drafted?
Johnny Meads was selected No. 58 overall by the Houston Oilers in the 1984 NFL Draft (Rd 3). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1984/johnny-meads.
What college did Johnny Meads play for?
Johnny Meads played college football at Nicholls St.. See every Nicholls St. draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/nichollsstate.
How did Johnny Meads's NFL career turn out?
119 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 38 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1984/johnny-meads.