Johnathan Joseph was drafted No. 24 overall by the Cincinnati Bengals in the 2006 NFL Draft out of South Carolina. 211 regular-season games · 15 seasons as a starter · 67 career approximate value
2006 NFL Draft · Rd 1, Pick 24 · #24 overall
Johnathan Joseph South Carolina Draft
Johnathan Joseph was drafted No. 24 overall by the Cincinnati Bengals in the 2006 NFL Draft out of South Carolina. 211 regular-season games · 15 seasons as a starter · 67 career approximate value
2× Pro Bowl
- Overall pick
- #24
- Round
- 1
- Draft class
- 2006
- NFL games
- 211
- Years as starter
- 15
- Career AV
- 674th at South Carolina
- Pro Bowls
- 2
The pick
How Johnathan Joseph came off the board in 2006.
- Position
- Defensive back DB
- College
-
South Carolina
SEC at the draft
- Measurables
- 5'11" · 187 lbs
- Pre-draft board
- No. 21 prospect93.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
211 regular-season games · 15 seasons as a starter · 67 career approximate value
- Games played
- 211
- Seasons as a starter
- 15
- Career approximate value
- 674th among South Carolina picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 1928% of career value
- Final season
- 202014 years after the draft
- Accolades
- 2× Pro Bowl
Around pick 24
Who came off the board on either side of Johnathan Joseph.
NC State
Oklahoma · 2× Pro Bowl
Ohio State
South Carolina in the 2006 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DB picks from South Carolina
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
Stephon Gilmore
DB · BUF · 2012
South Carolina · 2× All-Pro · 5× Pro Bowl
#8
Jaycee Horn
DB · CAR · 2021
South Carolina · 2× Pro Bowl
#59
Sheldon Brown
DB · PHI · 2002
South Carolina
#10
Dunta Robinson
DB · HOU · 2004
South Carolina
#216
Captain Munnerlyn
DB · CAR · 2009
South Carolina
#68
Andre' Goodman
DB · DET · 2002
South Carolina
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Johnathan Joseph in the 2006 NFL Draft
Johnathan Joseph is a Defensive back out of South Carolina selected No. 24 overall by the Cincinnati Bengals in the 2006 NFL Draft. 211 regular-season games · 15 seasons as a starter · 67 career approximate value South Carolina has produced 127 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 Johnathan Joseph drafted?
Johnathan Joseph was selected No. 24 overall by the Cincinnati Bengals in the 2006 NFL Draft (Rd 1, Pick 24). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2006/johnathan-joseph.
What college did Johnathan Joseph play for?
Johnathan Joseph played college football at South Carolina in the SEC. See every South Carolina draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/south-carolina-gamecocks.
How did Johnathan Joseph's NFL career turn out?
211 regular-season games · 15 seasons as a starter · 67 career approximate value Accolades: 2× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2006/johnathan-joseph.