Dennis Johnson was drafted No. 98 overall by the Arizona Cardinals in the 2002 NFL Draft out of Kentucky. 29 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 5 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #98
- Round
- 3
- Draft class
- 2002
- NFL games
- 29
- Years as starter
- 1
- Career AV
- 548th at Kentucky
The pick
How Dennis Johnson came off the board in 2002.
- Position
- Defensive end DE
- College
-
Kentucky
SEC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
29 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 5 career approximate value
- Games played
- 29
- Seasons as a starter
- 1
- Career approximate value
- 548th among Kentucky picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 5100% of career value
- Final season
- 20042 years after the draft
Around pick 98
Who came off the board on either side of Dennis Johnson.
Mississippi State
Stanford
Ohio State
Arkansas-Pine Bluff
Other DE picks from Kentucky
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
Other players named Dennis Johnson
Different people who share this name in the draft archive.
Winston-Salem State
USC
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Dennis Johnson in the 2002 NFL Draft
Dennis Johnson is a Defensive end out of Kentucky selected No. 98 overall by the Arizona Cardinals in the 2002 NFL Draft. 29 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 5 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 Dennis Johnson drafted?
Dennis Johnson was selected No. 98 overall by the Arizona Cardinals in the 2002 NFL Draft (Rd 3). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2002/dennis-johnson.
What college did Dennis Johnson play for?
Dennis 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 Dennis Johnson's NFL career turn out?
29 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 5 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2002/dennis-johnson.