Johnny Mitchell was drafted No. 15 overall by the New York Jets in the 1992 NFL Draft out of Nebraska. 57 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 17 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #15
- Round
- 1
- Draft class
- 1992
- NFL games
- 57
- Years as starter
- 2
- Career AV
- 1761st at Nebraska
The pick
How Johnny Mitchell came off the board in 1992.
- Position
- Tight end TE
- College
-
Nebraska
Big Ten at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
57 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 17 career approximate value
- Games played
- 57
- Seasons as a starter
- 2
- Career approximate value
- 1761st among Nebraska picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 17100% of career value
- Final season
- 19964 years after the draft
Around pick 15
Who came off the board on either side of Johnny Mitchell.
Virginia Tech
Notre Dame
Clemson · 1× All-Pro · 4× Pro Bowl
Texas A&M
Nebraska in the 1992 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other TE picks from Nebraska
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Johnny Mitchell in the 1992 NFL Draft
Johnny Mitchell is a Tight end out of Nebraska selected No. 15 overall by the New York Jets in the 1992 NFL Draft. 57 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 17 career approximate value Nebraska has produced 203 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 Mitchell drafted?
Johnny Mitchell was selected No. 15 overall by the New York Jets in the 1992 NFL Draft (Rd 1). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1992/johnny-mitchell.
What college did Johnny Mitchell play for?
Johnny Mitchell played college football at Nebraska in the Big Ten. See every Nebraska draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/nebraska-cornhuskers.
How did Johnny Mitchell's NFL career turn out?
57 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 17 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1992/johnny-mitchell.