M.L. Johnson was drafted No. 243 overall by the Seattle Seahawks in the 1987 NFL Draft out of Hawai'i. 37 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 7 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #243
- Round
- 9
- Draft class
- 1987
- NFL games
- 37
- Years as starter
- 1
- Career AV
- 721st at Hawai'i
The pick
How M.L. Johnson came off the board in 1987.
- Position
- Linebacker LB
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
37 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 7 career approximate value
- Games played
- 37
- Seasons as a starter
- 1
- Career approximate value
- 721st among Hawai'i picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 7100% of career value
- Final season
- 19892 years after the draft
Around pick 243
Who came off the board on either side of M.L. Johnson.
Wisconsin
Catawba
Ole Miss
Hawai'i in the 1987 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other LB picks from Hawai'i
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
M.L. Johnson in the 1987 NFL Draft
M.L. Johnson is a Linebacker out of Hawai'i selected No. 243 overall by the Seattle Seahawks in the 1987 NFL Draft. 37 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 7 career approximate value Hawai'i has produced 57 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 M.L. Johnson drafted?
M.L. Johnson was selected No. 243 overall by the Seattle Seahawks in the 1987 NFL Draft (Rd 9). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1987/m-l-johnson.
What college did M.L. Johnson play for?
M.L. Johnson played college football at Hawai'i in the Mountain West. See every Hawai'i draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/hawai-i-rainbow-warriors.
How did M.L. Johnson's NFL career turn out?
37 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 7 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1987/m-l-johnson.