Keyshawn Johnson was drafted No. 1 overall by the New York Jets in the 1996 NFL Draft out of USC. 167 regular-season games · 11 seasons as a starter · 79 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #1
- Round
- 1
- Draft class
- 1996
- NFL games
- 167
- Years as starter
- 11
- Career AV
- 799th at USC
- Pro Bowls
- 3
The pick
How Keyshawn Johnson came off the board in 1996.
- Position
- Wide receiver WR
- College
-
USC
Big Ten at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
167 regular-season games · 11 seasons as a starter · 79 career approximate value
- Games played
- 167
- Seasons as a starter
- 11
- Career approximate value
- 799th among USC picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 3544% of career value
- Final season
- 200610 years after the draft
- Accolades
- 3× Pro Bowl
Around pick 1
Who came off the board on either side of Keyshawn Johnson.
Illinois College · 1× All-Pro · 1× Pro Bowl
USC in the 1996 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other WR picks from USC
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Keyshawn Johnson in the 1996 NFL Draft
Keyshawn Johnson is a Wide receiver out of USC selected No. 1 overall by the New York Jets in the 1996 NFL Draft. 167 regular-season games · 11 seasons as a starter · 79 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 Keyshawn Johnson drafted?
Keyshawn Johnson was selected No. 1 overall by the New York Jets in the 1996 NFL Draft (Rd 1). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1996/keyshawn-johnson.
What college did Keyshawn Johnson play for?
Keyshawn Johnson 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 Keyshawn Johnson's NFL career turn out?
167 regular-season games · 11 seasons as a starter · 79 career approximate value Accolades: 3× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1996/keyshawn-johnson.