Leon Johnson was drafted No. 104 overall by the New York Jets in the 1997 NFL Draft out of North Carolina. 74 regular-season games · 12 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #104
- Round
- 4
- Draft class
- 1997
- NFL games
- 74
- Career AV
- 1267th at North Carolina
The pick
How Leon Johnson came off the board in 1997.
- Position
- Running back RB
- College
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North Carolina
ACC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
74 regular-season games · 12 career approximate value
- Games played
- 74
- Career approximate value
- 1267th among North Carolina picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 975% of career value
- Final season
- 20036 years after the draft
Around pick 104
Who came off the board on either side of Leon Johnson.
Mississippi State
Wisconsin
Northwestern
Nebraska
North Carolina in the 1997 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other RB picks from North Carolina
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
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North Carolina
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Leon Johnson in the 1997 NFL Draft
Leon Johnson is a Running back out of North Carolina selected No. 104 overall by the New York Jets in the 1997 NFL Draft. 74 regular-season games · 12 career approximate value North Carolina has produced 154 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 Leon Johnson drafted?
Leon Johnson was selected No. 104 overall by the New York Jets in the 1997 NFL Draft (Rd 4). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1997/leon-johnson.
What college did Leon Johnson play for?
Leon Johnson played college football at North Carolina in the ACC. See every North Carolina draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/north-carolina-tar-heels.
How did Leon Johnson's NFL career turn out?
74 regular-season games · 12 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1997/leon-johnson.