Joe Johnson was drafted No. 13 overall by the New Orleans Saints in the 1994 NFL Draft out of Louisville. 117 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 50 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #13
- Round
- 1
- Draft class
- 1994
- NFL games
- 117
- Years as starter
- 7
- Career AV
- 5011th at Louisville
- Pro Bowls
- 2
The pick
How Joe Johnson came off the board in 1994.
- Position
- Defensive end DE
- College
-
Louisville
ACC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
117 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 50 career approximate value
- Games played
- 117
- Seasons as a starter
- 7
- Career approximate value
- 5011th among Louisville picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 4794% of career value
- Final season
- 20039 years after the draft
- Accolades
- 2× Pro Bowl
Around pick 13
Who came off the board on either side of Joe Johnson.
Alcorn State
Texas A&M · 3× Pro Bowl
Georgia
Auburn
Other DE picks from Louisville
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
Other players named Joe Johnson
Different people who share this name in the draft archive.
NC State
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Joe Johnson in the 1994 NFL Draft
Joe Johnson is a Defensive end out of Louisville selected No. 13 overall by the New Orleans Saints in the 1994 NFL Draft. 117 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 50 career approximate value Louisville has produced 95 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 Joe Johnson drafted?
Joe Johnson was selected No. 13 overall by the New Orleans Saints in the 1994 NFL Draft (Rd 1). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1994/joe-johnson.
What college did Joe Johnson play for?
Joe Johnson played college football at Louisville in the ACC. See every Louisville draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/louisville-cardinals.
How did Joe Johnson's NFL career turn out?
117 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 50 career approximate value Accolades: 2× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1994/joe-johnson.