Marcus Johnson was drafted No. 49 overall by the Minnesota Vikings in the 2005 NFL Draft out of Ole Miss. 53 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 8 career approximate value

2005 NFL Draft · Rd 2, Pick 17 · #49 overall

Marcus Johnson Ole Miss Draft

Marcus Johnson was drafted No. 49 overall by the Minnesota Vikings in the 2005 NFL Draft out of Ole Miss. 53 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 8 career approximate value

Overall pick
#49
Round
2
Draft class
2005
NFL games
53
Years as starter
1
Career AV
850th at Ole Miss

The pick

How Marcus Johnson came off the board in 2005.

Drafted by

Minnesota Vikings

Rd 2, Pick 17 · #49 overall · NFC North

Full 2005 draft class (255 picks)
Position
Guard G
Measurables
6'7" · 321 lbs
Pre-draft board
No. 44 prospect87.0 grade
Side of the ball
Offense

NFL career

53 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 8 career approximate value

Games played
53
Seasons as a starter
1
Career approximate value
850th among Ole Miss picks
AV with the drafting club
8100% of career value
Final season
20094 years after the draft

Around pick 49

Who came off the board on either side of Marcus Johnson.

Ole Miss in the 2005 draft

Teammates who went in the same class.

Other G picks from Ole Miss

The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.

About this draft profile

Last updated Aug 24, 2026

Marcus Johnson in the 2005 NFL Draft

Marcus Johnson is a Guard out of Ole Miss selected No. 49 overall by the Minnesota Vikings in the 2005 NFL Draft. 53 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 8 career approximate value Ole Miss has produced 116 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 Marcus Johnson drafted?

Marcus Johnson was selected No. 49 overall by the Minnesota Vikings in the 2005 NFL Draft (Rd 2, Pick 17). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2005/marcus-johnson.

What college did Marcus Johnson play for?

Marcus Johnson played college football at Ole Miss in the SEC. See every Ole Miss draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/ole-miss-rebels.

How did Marcus Johnson's NFL career turn out?

53 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 8 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2005/marcus-johnson.