Bryant Johnson was drafted No. 17 overall by the Arizona Cardinals in the 2003 NFL Draft out of Penn State. 139 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 26 career approximate value
2003 NFL Draft · Rd 1, Pick 17 · #17 overall
Bryant Johnson Penn State Draft
Bryant Johnson was drafted No. 17 overall by the Arizona Cardinals in the 2003 NFL Draft out of Penn State. 139 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 26 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #17
- Round
- 1
- Draft class
- 2003
- NFL games
- 139
- Years as starter
- 4
- Career AV
- 2659th at Penn State
The pick
How Bryant Johnson came off the board in 2003.
- Position
- Wide receiver WR
- College
-
Penn State
Big Ten at the draft
- Measurables
- 214 lbs
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
139 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 26 career approximate value
- Games played
- 139
- Seasons as a starter
- 4
- Career approximate value
- 2659th among Penn State picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 1869% of career value
- Final season
- 20118 years after the draft
Around pick 17
Who came off the board on either side of Bryant Johnson.
Miami
USC · Hall of Fame · 4× All-Pro · 8× Pro Bowl
Wake Forest
California
Penn State in the 2003 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other WR picks from Penn State
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
Chris Godwin
WR · TB · 2017
Penn State · 1× Pro Bowl
#61
Allen Robinson
WR · JAX · 2014
Penn State · 1× Pro Bowl
#100
Michael Robinson
WR · SF · 2006
Penn State · 1× Pro Bowl
#52
Bobby Engram
WR · CHI · 1996
Penn State
#25
O.J. McDuffie
WR · MIA · 1993
Penn State
#55
Joe Jurevicius
WR · NYG · 1998
Penn State
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Bryant Johnson in the 2003 NFL Draft
Bryant Johnson is a Wide receiver out of Penn State selected No. 17 overall by the Arizona Cardinals in the 2003 NFL Draft. 139 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 26 career approximate value Penn State has produced 248 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 Bryant Johnson drafted?
Bryant Johnson was selected No. 17 overall by the Arizona Cardinals in the 2003 NFL Draft (Rd 1, Pick 17). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2003/bryant-johnson.
What college did Bryant Johnson play for?
Bryant Johnson played college football at Penn State in the Big Ten. See every Penn State draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/penn-state-nittany-lions.
How did Bryant Johnson's NFL career turn out?
139 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 26 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2003/bryant-johnson.