A.J. Johnson was drafted No. 149 overall by the Washington Commanders in the 1989 NFL Draft out of Texas State. 71 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 14 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #149
- Round
- 6
- Draft class
- 1989
- NFL games
- 71
- Years as starter
- 2
- Career AV
- 143rd at Texas State
The pick
How A.J. Johnson came off the board in 1989.
- Position
- Defensive back DB
- College
-
Texas State
Pac-12 at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
71 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 14 career approximate value
- Games played
- 71
- Seasons as a starter
- 2
- Career approximate value
- 143rd among Texas State picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 14100% of career value
- Final season
- 19956 years after the draft
Around pick 149
Who came off the board on either side of A.J. Johnson.
Notre Dame
Oregon
San José State
Idaho
Texas State in the 1989 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DB picks from Texas State
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
A.J. Johnson in the 1989 NFL Draft
A.J. Johnson is a Defensive back out of Texas State selected No. 149 overall by the Washington Commanders in the 1989 NFL Draft. 71 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 14 career approximate value Texas State has produced 17 NFL draft picks since 1982.
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 A.J. Johnson drafted?
A.J. Johnson was selected No. 149 overall by the Washington Commanders in the 1989 NFL Draft (Rd 6). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1989/a-j-johnson.
What college did A.J. Johnson play for?
A.J. Johnson played college football at Texas State in the Pac-12. See every Texas State draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/texas-state-bobcats.
How did A.J. Johnson's NFL career turn out?
71 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 14 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1989/a-j-johnson.