Johnny Knox was drafted No. 140 overall by the Chicago Bears in the 2009 NFL Draft out of Abilene Christian. 45 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 20 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #140
- Round
- 5
- Draft class
- 2009
- NFL games
- 45
- Years as starter
- 2
- Career AV
- 203rd at Abilene Christian
- Pro Bowls
- 1
The pick
How Johnny Knox came off the board in 2009.
- Position
- Wide receiver WR
- Measurables
- 6'0" · 185 lbs
- Pre-draft board
- No. 115 prospect65.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
45 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 20 career approximate value
- Games played
- 45
- Seasons as a starter
- 2
- Career approximate value
- 203rd among Abilene Christian picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 20100% of career value
- Final season
- 20112 years after the draft
- Accolades
- 1× Pro Bowl
Around pick 140
Who came off the board on either side of Johnny Knox.
Furman
Missouri
South Carolina
Cincinnati · 1× Pro Bowl
Abilene Christian in the 2009 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other WR picks from Abilene Christian
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Johnny Knox in the 2009 NFL Draft
Johnny Knox is a Wide receiver out of Abilene Christian selected No. 140 overall by the Chicago Bears in the 2009 NFL Draft. 45 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 20 career approximate value Abilene Christian has produced 8 NFL draft picks since 1983.
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 Johnny Knox drafted?
Johnny Knox was selected No. 140 overall by the Chicago Bears in the 2009 NFL Draft (Rd 5, Pick 4). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2009/johnny-knox.
What college did Johnny Knox play for?
Johnny Knox played college football at Abilene Christian in the FCS Independents. See every Abilene Christian draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/abilene-christian-wildcats.
How did Johnny Knox's NFL career turn out?
45 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 20 career approximate value Accolades: 1× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2009/johnny-knox.