Mike Johnson was drafted No. 228 overall by the Houston Oilers in the 1984 NFL Draft out of Illinois College. 16 regular-season games · 1 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #228
- Round
- 9
- Draft class
- 1984
- NFL games
- 16
- Career AV
- 184th at Illinois College
The pick
How Mike Johnson came off the board in 1984.
- Position
- Defensive end DE
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
16 regular-season games · 1 career approximate value
- Games played
- 16
- Career approximate value
- 184th among Illinois College picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 1100% of career value
- Final season
- 19840 years after the draft
Around pick 228
Who came off the board on either side of Mike Johnson.
Colorado College
Texas A&M
Michigan State
Alabama State
Illinois College in the 1984 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Illinois College
#147
Dwight Beverly
RB · IND
Illinois College
#156
Don Thorp
NT · NO
Illinois College
#215
Ed Brady
LB · LAR
Illinois College
#290
Bob Stowe
T · IND
Illinois College
#297
Mark Butkus
DT · CHI
Illinois College
#328
Moe Bias
LB · LAR
Illinois College
#333
Mike Weingrad
LB · MIA
Illinois College
Other DE picks from Illinois College
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
Illinois College · 1× All-Pro · 3× Pro Bowl
#26
Whitney Mercilus
DE · HOU · 2012
Illinois College
#44
Jihad Ward
DE · LV · 2016
Illinois College
#68
Dawuane Smoot
DE · JAX · 2017
Illinois College
#82
Mike Piel
DE · LAR · 1988
Illinois College
#152
Mel Agee
DE · IND · 1991
Illinois College
Other players named Mike Johnson
Different people who share this name in the draft archive.
Alabama
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Mike Johnson in the 1984 NFL Draft
Mike Johnson is a Defensive end out of Illinois College selected No. 228 overall by the Houston Oilers in the 1984 NFL Draft. 16 regular-season games · 1 career approximate value Illinois College has produced 120 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 Mike Johnson drafted?
Mike Johnson was selected No. 228 overall by the Houston Oilers in the 1984 NFL Draft (Rd 9). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1984/mike-johnson.
What college did Mike Johnson play for?
Mike Johnson played college football at Illinois College in the Midwest. See every Illinois College draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/illinois-college-blueboys.
How did Mike Johnson's NFL career turn out?
16 regular-season games · 1 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1984/mike-johnson.