Ellis Johnson was drafted No. 15 overall by the Indianapolis Colts in the 1995 NFL Draft out of Florida. 149 regular-season games · 5 seasons as a starter · 35 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #15
- Round
- 1
- Draft class
- 1995
- NFL games
- 149
- Years as starter
- 5
- Career AV
- 3540th at Florida
The pick
How Ellis Johnson came off the board in 1995.
- Position
- Defensive tackle DT
- College
-
Florida
SEC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
149 regular-season games · 5 seasons as a starter · 35 career approximate value
- Games played
- 149
- Seasons as a starter
- 5
- Career approximate value
- 3540th among Florida picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 3086% of career value
- Final season
- 20049 years after the draft
Around pick 15
Who came off the board on either side of Ellis Johnson.
Washington State · 2× Pro Bowl
Pittsburgh · 9× Pro Bowl
Central State · 1× All-Pro · 3× Pro Bowl
Michigan
Florida in the 1995 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DT picks from Florida
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Ellis Johnson in the 1995 NFL Draft
Ellis Johnson is a Defensive tackle out of Florida selected No. 15 overall by the Indianapolis Colts in the 1995 NFL Draft. 149 regular-season games · 5 seasons as a starter · 35 career approximate value Florida has produced 246 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 Ellis Johnson drafted?
Ellis Johnson was selected No. 15 overall by the Indianapolis Colts in the 1995 NFL Draft (Rd 1). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1995/ellis-johnson.
What college did Ellis Johnson play for?
Ellis Johnson played college football at Florida in the SEC. See every Florida draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/florida-gators.
How did Ellis Johnson's NFL career turn out?
149 regular-season games · 5 seasons as a starter · 35 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1995/ellis-johnson.