Chris Johnson was drafted No. 24 overall by the Tennessee Titans in the 2008 NFL Draft out of East Carolina. 130 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 70 career approximate value
2008 NFL Draft · Rd 1, Pick 24 · #24 overall
Chris Johnson East Carolina Draft
Chris Johnson was drafted No. 24 overall by the Tennessee Titans in the 2008 NFL Draft out of East Carolina. 130 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 70 career approximate value
1× All-Pro 3× Pro Bowl
- Overall pick
- #24
- Round
- 1
- Draft class
- 2008
- NFL games
- 130
- Years as starter
- 7
- Career AV
- 702nd at East Carolina
- Pro Bowls
- 3
- All-Pro
- 1
The pick
How Chris Johnson came off the board in 2008.
- Position
- Running back RB
- Measurables
- 5'11" · 197 lbs
- Pre-draft board
- No. 41 prospect87.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
130 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 70 career approximate value
- Games played
- 130
- Seasons as a starter
- 7
- Career approximate value
- 702nd among East Carolina picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 6187% of career value
- Final season
- 20179 years after the draft
- Accolades
- 1× All-Pro · 3× Pro Bowl
Around pick 24
Who came off the board on either side of Chris Johnson.
Arkansas
Illinois College
South Florida · 1× Pro Bowl
Virginia Tech · 1× All-Pro · 5× Pro Bowl
Other RB picks from East Carolina
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
East Carolina · 2× Pro Bowl
#47
Tony Collins
RB · NE · 1981
East Carolina · 1× Pro Bowl
#134
Jerris McPhail
RB · MIA · 1996
East Carolina
#241
Leonard Henry
RB · MIA · 2002
East Carolina
#252
Tony Baker
RB · ATL · 1986
East Carolina
#288
Sam Harrell
RB · MIN · 1980
East Carolina
Other players named Chris Johnson
Different people who share this name in the draft archive.
San Diego State
Louisville
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Chris Johnson in the 2008 NFL Draft
Chris Johnson is a Running back out of East Carolina selected No. 24 overall by the Tennessee Titans in the 2008 NFL Draft. 130 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 70 career approximate value East Carolina has produced 55 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 Chris Johnson drafted?
Chris Johnson was selected No. 24 overall by the Tennessee Titans in the 2008 NFL Draft (Rd 1, Pick 24). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2008/chris-johnson.
What college did Chris Johnson play for?
Chris Johnson played college football at East Carolina in the Conference USA. See every East Carolina draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/east-carolina-pirates.
How did Chris Johnson's NFL career turn out?
130 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 70 career approximate value Accolades: 1× All-Pro · 3× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2008/chris-johnson.