Bill Johnson was drafted No. 65 overall by the Cleveland Browns in the 1992 NFL Draft out of Michigan State. 99 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 29 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #65
- Round
- 3
- Draft class
- 1992
- NFL games
- 99
- Years as starter
- 3
- Career AV
- 2925th at Michigan State
The pick
How Bill Johnson came off the board in 1992.
- Position
- Defensive tackle DT
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
99 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 29 career approximate value
- Games played
- 99
- Seasons as a starter
- 3
- Career approximate value
- 2925th among Michigan State picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 1034% of career value
- Final season
- 19997 years after the draft
Around pick 65
Who came off the board on either side of Bill Johnson.
Carson Newman
UCF
Colorado College · 1× Pro Bowl
Michigan State in the 1992 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DT picks from Michigan State
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Bill Johnson in the 1992 NFL Draft
Bill Johnson is a Defensive tackle out of Michigan State selected No. 65 overall by the Cleveland Browns in the 1992 NFL Draft. 99 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 29 career approximate value Michigan State has produced 147 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 Bill Johnson drafted?
Bill Johnson was selected No. 65 overall by the Cleveland Browns in the 1992 NFL Draft (Rd 3). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1992/bill-johnson.
What college did Bill Johnson play for?
Bill Johnson played college football at Michigan State in the Big Ten. See every Michigan State draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/michigan-state-spartans.
How did Bill Johnson's NFL career turn out?
99 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 29 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1992/bill-johnson.