Charles Johnson was drafted No. 17 overall by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 1994 NFL Draft out of Colorado College. 133 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 39 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #17
- Round
- 1
- Draft class
- 1994
- NFL games
- 133
- Years as starter
- 7
- Career AV
- 3918th at Colorado College
The pick
How Charles Johnson came off the board in 1994.
- Position
- Wide receiver WR
- College
-
Colorado College
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
133 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 39 career approximate value
- Games played
- 133
- Seasons as a starter
- 7
- Career approximate value
- 3918th among Colorado College picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 3077% of career value
- Final season
- 20028 years after the draft
Around pick 17
Who came off the board on either side of Charles Johnson.
Auburn
Notre Dame
NC State
California · 2× Pro Bowl
Colorado College in the 1994 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other WR picks from Colorado College
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
Colorado College
#4
Michael Westbrook
WR · WAS · 1995
Colorado College
#45
Paul Richardson
WR · SEA · 2014
Colorado College
#157
D.J. Hackett
WR · SEA · 2004
Colorado College
#42
Laviska Shenault Jr.
WR · JAX · 2020
Colorado College
#27
Rae Carruth
WR · CAR · 1997
Colorado College
Other players named Charles Johnson
Different people who share this name in the draft archive.
Grand Valley State
Georgia
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Charles Johnson in the 1994 NFL Draft
Charles Johnson is a Wide receiver out of Colorado College selected No. 17 overall by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 1994 NFL Draft. 133 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 39 career approximate value Colorado College has produced 132 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 Charles Johnson drafted?
Charles Johnson was selected No. 17 overall by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 1994 NFL Draft (Rd 1). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1994/charles-johnson.
What college did Charles Johnson play for?
Charles Johnson played college football at Colorado College. See every Colorado College draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/colorado-college-tigers.
How did Charles Johnson's NFL career turn out?
133 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 39 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1994/charles-johnson.