Stevie Johnson was drafted No. 224 overall by the Buffalo Bills in the 2008 NFL Draft out of Kentucky. 99 regular-season games · 5 seasons as a starter · 33 career approximate value
2008 NFL Draft · Rd 7, Pick 17 · #224 overall
Stevie Johnson Kentucky Draft
Stevie Johnson was drafted No. 224 overall by the Buffalo Bills in the 2008 NFL Draft out of Kentucky. 99 regular-season games · 5 seasons as a starter · 33 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #224
- Round
- 7
- Draft class
- 2008
- NFL games
- 99
- Years as starter
- 5
- Career AV
- 3314th at Kentucky
The pick
How Stevie Johnson came off the board in 2008.
- Position
- Wide receiver WR
- College
-
Kentucky
SEC at the draft
- Measurables
- 6'2" · 210 lbs
- Pre-draft board
- 44.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
99 regular-season games · 5 seasons as a starter · 33 career approximate value
- Games played
- 99
- Seasons as a starter
- 5
- Career approximate value
- 3314th among Kentucky picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 2988% of career value
- Final season
- 20157 years after the draft
Around pick 224
Who came off the board on either side of Stevie Johnson.
Georgia
Washington State
Northern Iowa
San Diego State
Kentucky in the 2008 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other WR picks from Kentucky
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Stevie Johnson in the 2008 NFL Draft
Stevie Johnson is a Wide receiver out of Kentucky selected No. 224 overall by the Buffalo Bills in the 2008 NFL Draft. 99 regular-season games · 5 seasons as a starter · 33 career approximate value Kentucky has produced 99 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 Stevie Johnson drafted?
Stevie Johnson was selected No. 224 overall by the Buffalo Bills in the 2008 NFL Draft (Rd 7, Pick 17). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2008/stevie-johnson.
What college did Stevie Johnson play for?
Stevie Johnson played college football at Kentucky in the SEC. See every Kentucky draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/kentucky-wildcats.
How did Stevie Johnson's NFL career turn out?
99 regular-season games · 5 seasons as a starter · 33 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2008/stevie-johnson.