Melvin Johnson was drafted No. 43 overall by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 1995 NFL Draft out of Kentucky. 50 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 13 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #43
- Round
- 2
- Draft class
- 1995
- NFL games
- 50
- Years as starter
- 1
- Career AV
- 1329th at Kentucky
The pick
How Melvin Johnson came off the board in 1995.
- Position
- Defensive back DB
- College
-
Kentucky
SEC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
50 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 13 career approximate value
- Games played
- 50
- Seasons as a starter
- 1
- Career approximate value
- 1329th among Kentucky picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 13100% of career value
- Final season
- 19983 years after the draft
Around pick 43
Who came off the board on either side of Melvin Johnson.
Tennessee
Louisiana
Notre Dame
Michigan
Other DB picks from Kentucky
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Melvin Johnson in the 1995 NFL Draft
Melvin Johnson is a Defensive back out of Kentucky selected No. 43 overall by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 1995 NFL Draft. 50 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 13 career approximate value Kentucky has produced 99 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 Melvin Johnson drafted?
Melvin Johnson was selected No. 43 overall by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 1995 NFL Draft (Rd 2). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1995/melvin-johnson.
What college did Melvin Johnson play for?
Melvin Johnson played college football at Kentucky in the SEC. See every Kentucky draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/kentucky-wildcats.
How did Melvin Johnson's NFL career turn out?
50 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 13 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1995/melvin-johnson.