Brandon Johnson was drafted No. 142 overall by the Arizona Cardinals in the 2006 NFL Draft out of Louisville. 87 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 13 career approximate value
2006 NFL Draft · Rd 5, Pick 9 · #142 overall
Brandon Johnson Louisville Draft
Brandon Johnson was drafted No. 142 overall by the Arizona Cardinals in the 2006 NFL Draft out of Louisville. 87 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 13 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #142
- Round
- 5
- Draft class
- 2006
- NFL games
- 87
- Years as starter
- 1
- Career AV
- 1337th at Louisville
The pick
How Brandon Johnson came off the board in 2006.
- Position
- Linebacker LB
- College
-
Louisville
Big East at the draft
- Measurables
- 6'5" · 228 lbs
- Pre-draft board
- No. 123 prospect65.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
87 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 13 career approximate value
- Games played
- 87
- Seasons as a starter
- 1
- Career approximate value
- 1337th among Louisville picks
- Final season
- 20126 years after the draft
Around pick 142
Who came off the board on either side of Brandon Johnson.
Tennessee
Texas
Virginia
Louisville in the 2006 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
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The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Brandon Johnson in the 2006 NFL Draft
Brandon Johnson is a Linebacker out of Louisville selected No. 142 overall by the Arizona Cardinals in the 2006 NFL Draft. 87 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 13 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 Brandon Johnson drafted?
Brandon Johnson was selected No. 142 overall by the Arizona Cardinals in the 2006 NFL Draft (Rd 5, Pick 9). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2006/brandon-johnson.
What college did Brandon Johnson play for?
Brandon Johnson played college football at Louisville in the Big East. See every Louisville draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/louisville-cardinals.
How did Brandon Johnson's NFL career turn out?
87 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 13 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2006/brandon-johnson.