Steve Johnson was drafted No. 154 overall by the New England Patriots in the 1988 NFL Draft out of Virginia Tech. 14 regular-season games
- Overall pick
- #154
- Round
- 6
- Draft class
- 1988
- NFL games
- 14
The pick
How Steve Johnson came off the board in 1988.
- Position
- Tight end TE
- College
-
Virginia Tech
ACC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
14 regular-season games
- Games played
- 14
- Final season
- 19880 years after the draft
Around pick 154
Who came off the board on either side of Steve Johnson.
Notre Dame
Miami
Ohio State
Virginia Tech in the 1988 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other TE picks from Virginia Tech
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
Other players named Steve Johnson
Different people who share this name in the draft archive.
Tennessee
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Steve Johnson in the 1988 NFL Draft
Steve Johnson is a Tight end out of Virginia Tech selected No. 154 overall by the New England Patriots in the 1988 NFL Draft. 14 regular-season games Virginia Tech has produced 129 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 Steve Johnson drafted?
Steve Johnson was selected No. 154 overall by the New England Patriots in the 1988 NFL Draft (Rd 6). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1988/steve-johnson.
What college did Steve Johnson play for?
Steve Johnson played college football at Virginia Tech in the ACC. See every Virginia Tech draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/virginia-tech-hokies.
How did Steve Johnson's NFL career turn out?
14 regular-season games Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1988/steve-johnson.