Tyrell Johnson was drafted No. 43 overall by the Minnesota Vikings in the 2008 NFL Draft out of Arkansas State. 53 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 10 career approximate value
2008 NFL Draft · Rd 2, Pick 12 · #43 overall
Tyrell Johnson Arkansas State Draft
Tyrell Johnson was drafted No. 43 overall by the Minnesota Vikings in the 2008 NFL Draft out of Arkansas State. 53 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 10 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #43
- Round
- 2
- Draft class
- 2008
- NFL games
- 53
- Years as starter
- 1
- Career AV
- 108th at Arkansas State
The pick
How Tyrell Johnson came off the board in 2008.
- Position
- Defensive back DB
- Measurables
- 6'0" · 200 lbs
- Pre-draft board
- No. 35 prospect88.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
53 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 10 career approximate value
- Games played
- 53
- Seasons as a starter
- 1
- Career approximate value
- 108th among Arkansas State picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 10100% of career value
- Final season
- 20124 years after the draft
Around pick 43
Who came off the board on either side of Tyrell Johnson.
Indiana
Virginia Tech
Tulane · 2× Pro Bowl
Colorado College
Other DB picks from Arkansas State
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Tyrell Johnson in the 2008 NFL Draft
Tyrell Johnson is a Defensive back out of Arkansas State selected No. 43 overall by the Minnesota Vikings in the 2008 NFL Draft. 53 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 10 career approximate value Arkansas State has produced 20 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 Tyrell Johnson drafted?
Tyrell Johnson was selected No. 43 overall by the Minnesota Vikings in the 2008 NFL Draft (Rd 2, Pick 12). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2008/tyrell-johnson.
What college did Tyrell Johnson play for?
Tyrell Johnson played college football at Arkansas State in the Sun Belt. See every Arkansas State draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/arkansas-state-red-wolves.
How did Tyrell Johnson's NFL career turn out?
53 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 10 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2008/tyrell-johnson.