Kyle Johnson was drafted No. 145 overall by the Carolina Panthers in the 2002 NFL Draft out of Syracuse. 45 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 4 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #145
- Round
- 5
- Draft class
- 2002
- NFL games
- 45
- Years as starter
- 2
- Career AV
- 459th at Syracuse
The pick
How Kyle Johnson came off the board in 2002.
- Position
- Running back RB
- College
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Syracuse
ACC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
45 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 4 career approximate value
- Games played
- 45
- Seasons as a starter
- 2
- Career approximate value
- 459th among Syracuse picks
- Final season
- 20075 years after the draft
Around pick 145
Who came off the board on either side of Kyle Johnson.
California
Michigan State
Texas A&M
UCLA
Syracuse in the 2002 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other RB picks from Syracuse
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Kyle Johnson in the 2002 NFL Draft
Kyle Johnson is a Running back out of Syracuse selected No. 145 overall by the Carolina Panthers in the 2002 NFL Draft. 45 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 4 career approximate value Syracuse has produced 106 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 Kyle Johnson drafted?
Kyle Johnson was selected No. 145 overall by the Carolina Panthers in the 2002 NFL Draft (Rd 5). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2002/kyle-johnson.
What college did Kyle Johnson play for?
Kyle Johnson played college football at Syracuse in the ACC. See every Syracuse draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/syracuse-orange.
How did Kyle Johnson's NFL career turn out?
45 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 4 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2002/kyle-johnson.