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1999 NFL Draft · Rd 2 · #51 overall

Johnny Rutledge Florida Draft

Johnny Rutledge was drafted No. 51 overall by the Arizona Cardinals in the 1999 NFL Draft out of Florida. 46 regular-season games · 2 career approximate value

Overall pick
#51
Round
2
Draft class
1999
NFL games
46
Career AV
2157th at Florida

The pick

How Johnny Rutledge came off the board in 1999.

Drafted by

Arizona Cardinals

Rd 2 · #51 overall · NFC West

Full 1999 draft class (253 picks)
Position
Linebacker LB
College
Florida SEC at the draft
Side of the ball
Defense

NFL career

46 regular-season games · 2 career approximate value

Games played
46
Career approximate value
2157th among Florida picks
AV with the drafting club
2100% of career value
Final season
20034 years after the draft

Around pick 51

Who came off the board on either side of Johnny Rutledge.

#49 Joe Montgomery RB · NYG Ohio State #50 Shaun King QB · TB Tulane #52 John Thornton DT · TEN West Virginia #53 Peerless Price WR · BUF Tennessee

Florida in the 1999 draft

Teammates who went in the same class.

#16 Jevon Kearse DE · TEN Florida · 1× All-Pro · 3× Pro Bowl #24 Reggie McGrew DT · SF Florida #36 Mike Peterson LB · IND Florida #81 Zach Piller G · TEN Florida #91 Tony George DB · NE Florida #93 Travis McGriff WR · DEN Florida #157 Terry Jackson FB · SF Florida

Other LB picks from Florida

The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.

#11 Wilber Marshall LB · CHI · 1984 Florida · 2× All-Pro · 3× Pro Bowl #183 David Little LB · PIT · 1981 Florida · 1× Pro Bowl #36 Mike Peterson LB · IND Florida #141 Andra Davis LB · CLE · 2002 Florida #50 Jonathan Bostic LB · CHI · 2013 Florida #76 Alex Anzalone LB · NO · 2017 Florida

About this draft profile

Last updated Aug 24, 2026

Johnny Rutledge in the 1999 NFL Draft

Johnny Rutledge is a Linebacker out of Florida selected No. 51 overall by the Arizona Cardinals in the 1999 NFL Draft. 46 regular-season games · 2 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.

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Frequently asked questions

Where was Johnny Rutledge drafted?

Johnny Rutledge was selected No. 51 overall by the Arizona Cardinals in the 1999 NFL Draft (Rd 2). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1999/johnny-rutledge.

What college did Johnny Rutledge play for?

Johnny Rutledge 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 Johnny Rutledge's NFL career turn out?

46 regular-season games · 2 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1999/johnny-rutledge.