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2009 NFL Draft · Rd 3, Pick 6 · #70 overall

Michael Johnson Georgia Tech Draft

Michael Johnson was drafted No. 70 overall by the Cincinnati Bengals in the 2009 NFL Draft out of Georgia Tech. 155 regular-season games · 8 seasons as a starter · 54 career approximate value

Overall pick
#70
Round
3
Draft class
2009
NFL games
155
Years as starter
8
Career AV
548th at Georgia Tech

The pick

How Michael Johnson came off the board in 2009.

Drafted by

Cincinnati Bengals

Rd 3, Pick 6 · #70 overall · AFC North

Full 2009 draft class (256 picks)
Position
Defensive end DE
College
Georgia Tech ACC at the draft
Measurables
6'7" · 266 lbs
Pre-draft board
No. 52 prospect83.0 grade
Side of the ball
Defense

NFL career

155 regular-season games · 8 seasons as a starter · 54 career approximate value

Games played
155
Seasons as a starter
8
Career approximate value
548th among Georgia Tech picks
AV with the drafting club
5093% of career value
Final season
20189 years after the draft

Around pick 70

Who came off the board on either side of Michael Johnson.

#68 Jarron Gilbert DT · CHI San José State #69 Jason Williams LB · DAL Western Illinois #71 Matt Shaughnessy DE · LV Wisconsin #72 Terrance Knighton DT · JAX Temple

Georgia Tech in the 2009 draft

Teammates who went in the same class.

#181 Andrew Gardner T · MIA Georgia Tech #210 Vance Walker DT · ATL Georgia Tech #234 Darryl Richard DT · NE Georgia Tech

Other DE picks from Georgia Tech

The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.

#12 Marco Coleman DE · MIA · 1992 Georgia Tech · 1× Pro Bowl #16 Derrick Morgan DE · TEN · 2010 Georgia Tech #91 Anthony Hargrove DE · LAR · 2004 Georgia Tech #178 Mark Pike DE · BUF · 1986 Georgia Tech #36 Coleman Rudolph DE · NYJ · 1993 Georgia Tech #280 Sean Smith DE · NE · 1990 Georgia Tech

Other players named Michael Johnson

Different people who share this name in the draft archive.

#224 Michael Johnson DB · NYG · 2007 Arizona

About this draft profile

Last updated Aug 24, 2026

Michael Johnson in the 2009 NFL Draft

Michael Johnson is a Defensive end out of Georgia Tech selected No. 70 overall by the Cincinnati Bengals in the 2009 NFL Draft. 155 regular-season games · 8 seasons as a starter · 54 career approximate value Georgia Tech has produced 89 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.

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Frequently asked questions

Where was Michael Johnson drafted?

Michael Johnson was selected No. 70 overall by the Cincinnati Bengals in the 2009 NFL Draft (Rd 3, Pick 6). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2009/michael-johnson.

What college did Michael Johnson play for?

Michael Johnson played college football at Georgia Tech in the ACC. See every Georgia Tech draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/georgia-tech-yellow-jackets.

How did Michael Johnson's NFL career turn out?

155 regular-season games · 8 seasons as a starter · 54 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2009/michael-johnson.