Larry Johnson was drafted No. 27 overall by the Kansas City Chiefs in the 2003 NFL Draft out of Penn State. 85 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 51 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #27
- Round
- 1
- Draft class
- 2003
- NFL games
- 85
- Years as starter
- 4
- Career AV
- 5122nd at Penn State
- Pro Bowls
- 2
- All-Pro
- 1
The pick
How Larry Johnson came off the board in 2003.
- Position
- Running back RB
- College
-
Penn State
Big Ten at the draft
- Measurables
- 228 lbs
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
85 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 51 career approximate value
- Games played
- 85
- Seasons as a starter
- 4
- Career approximate value
- 5122nd among Penn State picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 5098% of career value
- Final season
- 20118 years after the draft
- Accolades
- 1× All-Pro · 2× Pro Bowl
Around pick 27
Who came off the board on either side of Larry Johnson.
Miami
Stanford
Oklahoma
Oregon State
Penn State in the 2003 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other RB picks from Penn State
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
Saquon Barkley
RB · NYG · 2018
Penn State · 1× All-Pro · 3× Pro Bowl
#3
Curt Warner
RB · SEA · 1983
Penn State · 3× Pro Bowl
#53
Miles Sanders
RB · PHI · 2019
Penn State · 1× Pro Bowl
#46
Matt Suhey
RB · CHI · 1980
Penn State
#214
Gary Brown
RB · TEN · 1991
Penn State
#154
Mike Guman
RB · LAR · 1980
Penn State
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Larry Johnson in the 2003 NFL Draft
Larry Johnson is a Running back out of Penn State selected No. 27 overall by the Kansas City Chiefs in the 2003 NFL Draft. 85 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 51 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 Larry Johnson drafted?
Larry Johnson was selected No. 27 overall by the Kansas City Chiefs in the 2003 NFL Draft (Rd 1, Pick 27). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2003/larry-johnson.
What college did Larry Johnson play for?
Larry 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 Larry Johnson's NFL career turn out?
85 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 51 career approximate value Accolades: 1× All-Pro · 2× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2003/larry-johnson.