James Johnson was drafted No. 62 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 1985 NFL Draft out of San Diego State. 13 regular-season games · 1 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #62
- Round
- 3
- Draft class
- 1985
- NFL games
- 13
- Career AV
- 152nd at San Diego State
The pick
How James Johnson came off the board in 1985.
- Position
- Linebacker LB
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
13 regular-season games · 1 career approximate value
- Games played
- 13
- Career approximate value
- 152nd among San Diego State picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 1100% of career value
- Final season
- 19872 years after the draft
Around pick 62
Who came off the board on either side of James Johnson.
Washington
Temple
Utah State
Baylor
San Diego State in the 1985 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other LB picks from San Diego State
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
James Johnson in the 1985 NFL Draft
James Johnson is a Linebacker out of San Diego State selected No. 62 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 1985 NFL Draft. 13 regular-season games · 1 career approximate value San Diego State has produced 91 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 James Johnson drafted?
James Johnson was selected No. 62 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 1985 NFL Draft (Rd 3). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1985/james-johnson.
What college did James Johnson play for?
James Johnson played college football at San Diego State in the Mountain West. See every San Diego State draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/san-diego-state-aztecs.
How did James Johnson's NFL career turn out?
13 regular-season games · 1 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1985/james-johnson.