Filmel Johnson was drafted No. 221 overall by the Buffalo Bills in the 1994 NFL Draft out of Illinois College. 2 regular-season games
- Overall pick
- #221
- Round
- 7
- Draft class
- 1994
- NFL games
- 2
The pick
How Filmel Johnson came off the board in 1994.
- Position
- Defensive back DB
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
2 regular-season games
- Games played
- 2
- Final season
- 19951 years after the draft
Around pick 221
Who came off the board on either side of Filmel Johnson.
Alabama
Kentucky
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About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Filmel Johnson in the 1994 NFL Draft
Filmel Johnson is a Defensive back out of Illinois College selected No. 221 overall by the Buffalo Bills in the 1994 NFL Draft. 2 regular-season games Illinois College has produced 120 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 Filmel Johnson drafted?
Filmel Johnson was selected No. 221 overall by the Buffalo Bills in the 1994 NFL Draft (Rd 7). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1994/filmel-johnson.
What college did Filmel Johnson play for?
Filmel Johnson played college football at Illinois College in the Midwest. See every Illinois College draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/illinois-college-blueboys.
How did Filmel Johnson's NFL career turn out?
2 regular-season games Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1994/filmel-johnson.