Vance Johnson was drafted No. 31 overall by the Denver Broncos in the 1985 NFL Draft out of Arizona. 128 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 47 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #31
- Round
- 2
- Draft class
- 1985
- NFL games
- 128
- Years as starter
- 6
- Career AV
- 477th at Arizona
The pick
How Vance Johnson came off the board in 1985.
- Position
- Wide receiver WR
- College
-
Arizona
Big 12 at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
128 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 47 career approximate value
- Games played
- 128
- Seasons as a starter
- 6
- Career approximate value
- 477th among Arizona picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 47100% of career value
- Final season
- 199510 years after the draft
Around pick 31
Who came off the board on either side of Vance Johnson.
Nebraska
Alcorn State
Purdue
San Diego State
Arizona in the 1985 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other WR picks from Arizona
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Vance Johnson in the 1985 NFL Draft
Vance Johnson is a Wide receiver out of Arizona selected No. 31 overall by the Denver Broncos in the 1985 NFL Draft. 128 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 47 career approximate value Arizona has produced 124 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 Vance Johnson drafted?
Vance Johnson was selected No. 31 overall by the Denver Broncos in the 1985 NFL Draft (Rd 2). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1985/vance-johnson.
What college did Vance Johnson play for?
Vance Johnson played college football at Arizona in the Big 12. See every Arizona draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/arizona-wildcats.
How did Vance Johnson's NFL career turn out?
128 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 47 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1985/vance-johnson.