Derrick Johnson was drafted No. 15 overall by the Kansas City Chiefs in the 2005 NFL Draft out of Texas. 188 regular-season games · 11 seasons as a starter · 80 career approximate value
2005 NFL Draft · Rd 1, Pick 15 · #15 overall
Derrick Johnson Texas Draft
Derrick Johnson was drafted No. 15 overall by the Kansas City Chiefs in the 2005 NFL Draft out of Texas. 188 regular-season games · 11 seasons as a starter · 80 career approximate value
1× All-Pro 4× Pro Bowl
- Overall pick
- #15
- Round
- 1
- Draft class
- 2005
- NFL games
- 188
- Years as starter
- 11
- Career AV
- 803rd at Texas
- Pro Bowls
- 4
- All-Pro
- 1
The pick
How Derrick Johnson came off the board in 2005.
- Position
- Linebacker LB
- College
-
Texas
Big 12 at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
188 regular-season games · 11 seasons as a starter · 80 career approximate value
- Games played
- 188
- Seasons as a starter
- 11
- Career approximate value
- 803rd among Texas picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 7999% of career value
- Final season
- 201813 years after the draft
- Accolades
- 1× All-Pro · 4× Pro Bowl
Around pick 15
Who came off the board on either side of Derrick Johnson.
Oklahoma · 1× All-Pro · 2× Pro Bowl
Georgia · 1× All-Pro · 3× Pro Bowl
Florida State
Texas in the 2005 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other LB picks from Texas
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
Other players named Derrick Johnson
Different people who share this name in the draft archive.
Washington
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Derrick Johnson in the 2005 NFL Draft
Derrick Johnson is a Linebacker out of Texas selected No. 15 overall by the Kansas City Chiefs in the 2005 NFL Draft. 188 regular-season games · 11 seasons as a starter · 80 career approximate value Texas has produced 206 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 Derrick Johnson drafted?
Derrick Johnson was selected No. 15 overall by the Kansas City Chiefs in the 2005 NFL Draft (Rd 1, Pick 15). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2005/derrick-johnson.
What college did Derrick Johnson play for?
Derrick Johnson played college football at Texas in the Big 12. See every Texas draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/texas-longhorns.
How did Derrick Johnson's NFL career turn out?
188 regular-season games · 11 seasons as a starter · 80 career approximate value Accolades: 1× All-Pro · 4× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2005/derrick-johnson.