James-Michael Johnson was drafted No. 120 overall by the Cleveland Browns in the 2012 NFL Draft out of Nevada. 48 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 11 career approximate value
2012 NFL Draft · Rd 4, Pick 25 · #120 overall
James-Michael Johnson Nevada Draft
James-Michael Johnson was drafted No. 120 overall by the Cleveland Browns in the 2012 NFL Draft out of Nevada. 48 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 11 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #120
- Round
- 4
- Draft class
- 2012
- NFL games
- 48
- Years as starter
- 2
- Career AV
- 1115th at Nevada
The pick
How James-Michael Johnson came off the board in 2012.
- Position
- Linebacker LB
- Measurables
- 6'1" · 241 lbs
- Hometown
- Fairfield, CA
- Pre-draft board
- No. 122 prospect65.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
48 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 11 career approximate value
- Games played
- 48
- Seasons as a starter
- 2
- Career approximate value
- 1115th among Nevada picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 436% of career value
- Final season
- 20153 years after the draft
Around pick 120
Who came off the board on either side of James-Michael Johnson.
Arkansas
Texas
Michigan State
Wisconsin
Nevada in the 2012 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other LB picks from Nevada
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
James-Michael Johnson in the 2012 NFL Draft
James-Michael Johnson is a Linebacker out of Nevada selected No. 120 overall by the Cleveland Browns in the 2012 NFL Draft. 48 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 11 career approximate value Nevada has produced 37 NFL draft picks since 1981.
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 James-Michael Johnson drafted?
James-Michael Johnson was selected No. 120 overall by the Cleveland Browns in the 2012 NFL Draft (Rd 4, Pick 25). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2012/james-michael-johnson.
What college did James-Michael Johnson play for?
James-Michael Johnson played college football at Nevada in the Western Athletic. See every Nevada draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/nevada-wolf-pack.
How did James-Michael Johnson's NFL career turn out?
48 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 11 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2012/james-michael-johnson.