Johnnie Morton was drafted No. 21 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 1994 NFL Draft out of USC. 182 regular-season games · 11 seasons as a starter · 69 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #21
- Round
- 1
- Draft class
- 1994
- NFL games
- 182
- Years as starter
- 11
- Career AV
- 6920th at USC
The pick
How Johnnie Morton came off the board in 1994.
- Position
- Wide receiver WR
- College
-
USC
Big Ten at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
182 regular-season games · 11 seasons as a starter · 69 career approximate value
- Games played
- 182
- Seasons as a starter
- 11
- Career approximate value
- 6920th among USC picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 5072% of career value
- Final season
- 200511 years after the draft
Around pick 21
Who came off the board on either side of Johnnie Morton.
California · 2× Pro Bowl
Ole Miss · 2× Pro Bowl
Michigan State
Arizona State
USC in the 1994 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other WR picks from USC
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
Amon-Ra St. Brown
WR · DET · 2021
USC · 2× All-Pro · 4× Pro Bowl
#1
Keyshawn Johnson
WR · NYJ · 1996
USC · 3× Pro Bowl
#62
JuJu Smith-Schuster
WR · PIT · 2017
USC · 1× Pro Bowl
#51
Steve Smith
WR · NYG · 2007
USC · 1× Pro Bowl
#7
Curtis Conway
WR · CHI · 1993
USC
#41
Robert Woods
WR · BUF · 2013
USC
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Johnnie Morton in the 1994 NFL Draft
Johnnie Morton is a Wide receiver out of USC selected No. 21 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 1994 NFL Draft. 182 regular-season games · 11 seasons as a starter · 69 career approximate value USC has produced 252 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 Johnnie Morton drafted?
Johnnie Morton was selected No. 21 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 1994 NFL Draft (Rd 1). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1994/johnnie-morton.
What college did Johnnie Morton play for?
Johnnie Morton played college football at USC in the Big Ten. See every USC draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/usc-trojans.
How did Johnnie Morton's NFL career turn out?
182 regular-season games · 11 seasons as a starter · 69 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1994/johnnie-morton.