Al Johnson was drafted No. 38 overall by the Dallas Cowboys in the 2003 NFL Draft out of Wisconsin. 66 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 23 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #38
- Round
- 2
- Draft class
- 2003
- NFL games
- 66
- Years as starter
- 3
- Career AV
- 2339th at Wisconsin
The pick
How Al Johnson came off the board in 2003.
- Position
- Center C
- College
-
Wisconsin
Big Ten at the draft
- Measurables
- 305 lbs
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
66 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 23 career approximate value
- Games played
- 66
- Seasons as a starter
- 3
- Career approximate value
- 2339th among Wisconsin picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 1670% of career value
- Final season
- 20085 years after the draft
Around pick 38
Who came off the board on either side of Al Johnson.
Illinois College
Georgia · 1× Pro Bowl
Bethune-Cookman · 1× All-Pro · 1× Pro Bowl
Maryland · 1× Pro Bowl
Wisconsin in the 2003 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other C picks from Wisconsin
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Al Johnson in the 2003 NFL Draft
Al Johnson is a Center out of Wisconsin selected No. 38 overall by the Dallas Cowboys in the 2003 NFL Draft. 66 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 23 career approximate value Wisconsin has produced 164 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 Al Johnson drafted?
Al Johnson was selected No. 38 overall by the Dallas Cowboys in the 2003 NFL Draft (Rd 2, Pick 6). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2003/al-johnson.
What college did Al Johnson play for?
Al Johnson played college football at Wisconsin in the Big Ten. See every Wisconsin draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/wisconsin-badgers.
How did Al Johnson's NFL career turn out?
66 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 23 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2003/al-johnson.