Chad Johnson was drafted No. 36 overall by the Cincinnati Bengals in the 2001 NFL Draft out of Oregon State. 166 regular-season games · 9 seasons as a starter · 85 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #36
- Round
- 2
- Draft class
- 2001
- NFL games
- 166
- Years as starter
- 9
- Career AV
- 851st at Oregon State
- Pro Bowls
- 6
- All-Pro
- 2
The pick
How Chad Johnson came off the board in 2001.
- Position
- Wide receiver WR
- College
-
Oregon State
Pac-12 at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
166 regular-season games · 9 seasons as a starter · 85 career approximate value
- Games played
- 166
- Seasons as a starter
- 9
- Career approximate value
- 851st among Oregon State picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 8499% of career value
- Final season
- 201110 years after the draft
- Accolades
- 2× All-Pro · 6× Pro Bowl
Around pick 36
Who came off the board on either side of Chad Johnson.
Nebraska · 3× Pro Bowl
North Carolina · 4× Pro Bowl
Memphis
Michigan
Oregon State in the 2001 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other WR picks from Oregon State
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Chad Johnson in the 2001 NFL Draft
Chad Johnson is a Wide receiver out of Oregon State selected No. 36 overall by the Cincinnati Bengals in the 2001 NFL Draft. 166 regular-season games · 9 seasons as a starter · 85 career approximate value Oregon State has produced 72 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 Chad Johnson drafted?
Chad Johnson was selected No. 36 overall by the Cincinnati Bengals in the 2001 NFL Draft (Rd 2). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2001/chad-johnson.
What college did Chad Johnson play for?
Chad Johnson played college football at Oregon State in the Pac-12. See every Oregon State draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/oregon-state-beavers.
How did Chad Johnson's NFL career turn out?
166 regular-season games · 9 seasons as a starter · 85 career approximate value Accolades: 2× All-Pro · 6× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2001/chad-johnson.