Tank Johnson was drafted No. 47 overall by the Chicago Bears in the 2004 NFL Draft out of Washington. 91 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 22 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #47
- Round
- 2
- Draft class
- 2004
- NFL games
- 91
- Years as starter
- 2
- Career AV
- 2245th at Washington
The pick
How Tank Johnson came off the board in 2004.
- Position
- Defensive tackle DT
- College
-
Washington
Pac-10 at the draft
- Measurables
- 6'3" · 304 lbs
- Pre-draft board
- No. 92 prospect71.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
91 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 22 career approximate value
- Games played
- 91
- Seasons as a starter
- 2
- Career approximate value
- 2245th among Washington picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 1150% of career value
- Final season
- 20106 years after the draft
Around pick 47
Who came off the board on either side of Tank Johnson.
Virginia Tech
Alabama
Auburn
Florida
Washington in the 2004 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DT picks from Washington
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Tank Johnson in the 2004 NFL Draft
Tank Johnson is a Defensive tackle out of Washington selected No. 47 overall by the Chicago Bears in the 2004 NFL Draft. 91 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 22 career approximate value Washington has produced 191 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 Tank Johnson drafted?
Tank Johnson was selected No. 47 overall by the Chicago Bears in the 2004 NFL Draft (Rd 2, Pick 15). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2004/tank-johnson.
What college did Tank Johnson play for?
Tank Johnson played college football at Washington in the Pac-10. See every Washington draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/washington-huskies.
How did Tank Johnson's NFL career turn out?
91 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 22 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2004/tank-johnson.