Brian Johnston was drafted No. 73 overall by the New York Giants in the 1985 NFL Draft out of North Carolina. 9 regular-season games
- Overall pick
- #73
- Round
- 3
- Draft class
- 1985
- NFL games
- 9
The pick
How Brian Johnston came off the board in 1985.
- Position
- Center C
- College
-
North Carolina
ACC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
9 regular-season games
- Games played
- 9
- Final season
- 19872 years after the draft
Around pick 73
Who came off the board on either side of Brian Johnston.
San Diego State
LSU
Alabama
North Carolina in the 1985 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other C picks from North Carolina
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
Other players named Brian Johnston
Different people who share this name in the draft archive.
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About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Brian Johnston in the 1985 NFL Draft
Brian Johnston is a Center out of North Carolina selected No. 73 overall by the New York Giants in the 1985 NFL Draft. 9 regular-season games North Carolina has produced 154 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 Brian Johnston drafted?
Brian Johnston was selected No. 73 overall by the New York Giants in the 1985 NFL Draft (Rd 3). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1985/brian-johnston.
What college did Brian Johnston play for?
Brian Johnston played college football at North Carolina in the ACC. See every North Carolina draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/north-carolina-tar-heels.
How did Brian Johnston's NFL career turn out?
9 regular-season games Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1985/brian-johnston.