Chris Johnson was drafted No. 245 overall by the Green Bay Packers in the 2003 NFL Draft out of Louisville. 77 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 15 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #245
- Round
- 7
- Draft class
- 2003
- NFL games
- 77
- Years as starter
- 1
- Career AV
- 1534th at Louisville
The pick
How Chris Johnson came off the board in 2003.
- Position
- Defensive back DB
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
77 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 15 career approximate value
- Games played
- 77
- Seasons as a starter
- 1
- Career approximate value
- 1534th among Louisville picks
- Final season
- 20129 years after the draft
Around pick 245
Who came off the board on either side of Chris Johnson.
Baylor
LSU
New Mexico State
Stanford
Louisville in the 2003 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DB picks from Louisville
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
Louisville · 2× All-Pro · 4× Pro Bowl
#65
Ray Buchanan
DB · IND · 1993
Louisville · 1× Pro Bowl
#123
Kerry Rhodes
DB · NYJ · 2005
Louisville
#170
William Gay
DB · PIT · 2007
Louisville
#18
Calvin Pryor
DB · NYJ · 2014
Louisville
#146
Jarvis Brownlee
DB · TEN · 2024
Louisville
Other players named Chris Johnson
Different people who share this name in the draft archive.
San Diego State
East Carolina · 1× All-Pro · 3× Pro Bowl
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Chris Johnson in the 2003 NFL Draft
Chris Johnson is a Defensive back out of Louisville selected No. 245 overall by the Green Bay Packers in the 2003 NFL Draft. 77 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 15 career approximate value Louisville has produced 95 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 Chris Johnson drafted?
Chris Johnson was selected No. 245 overall by the Green Bay Packers in the 2003 NFL Draft (Rd 7, Pick 31). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2003/chris-johnson.
What college did Chris Johnson play for?
Chris Johnson played college football at Louisville in the Conference USA. See every Louisville draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/louisville-cardinals.
How did Chris Johnson's NFL career turn out?
77 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 15 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2003/chris-johnson.