Johnny Johnson was drafted No. 169 overall by the Phoenix Cardinals in the 1990 NFL Draft out of San José State. 72 regular-season games · 5 seasons as a starter · 37 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #169
- Round
- 7
- Draft class
- 1990
- NFL games
- 72
- Years as starter
- 5
- Career AV
- 373rd at San José State
- Pro Bowls
- 1
The pick
How Johnny Johnson came off the board in 1990.
- Position
- Running back RB
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
72 regular-season games · 5 seasons as a starter · 37 career approximate value
- Games played
- 72
- Seasons as a starter
- 5
- Career approximate value
- 373rd among San José State picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 1643% of career value
- Final season
- 19944 years after the draft
- Accolades
- 1× Pro Bowl
Around pick 169
Who came off the board on either side of Johnny Johnson.
Alcorn State
West Virginia
Carson Newman
Kentucky
San José State in the 1990 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other RB picks from San José State
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Johnny Johnson in the 1990 NFL Draft
Johnny Johnson is a Running back out of San José State selected No. 169 overall by the Phoenix Cardinals in the 1990 NFL Draft. 72 regular-season games · 5 seasons as a starter · 37 career approximate value San José State has produced 40 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 Johnny Johnson drafted?
Johnny Johnson was selected No. 169 overall by the Phoenix Cardinals in the 1990 NFL Draft (Rd 7). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1990/johnny-johnson.
What college did Johnny Johnson play for?
Johnny Johnson played college football at San José State in the Mountain West. See every San José State draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/san-jos-state-spartans.
How did Johnny Johnson's NFL career turn out?
72 regular-season games · 5 seasons as a starter · 37 career approximate value Accolades: 1× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1990/johnny-johnson.