Matt Johnson was drafted No. 135 overall by the Dallas Cowboys in the 2012 NFL Draft out of Eastern Washington. No regular-season snaps on record.
2012 NFL Draft · Rd 4, Pick 40 · #135 overall
Matt Johnson Eastern Washington Draft
Matt Johnson was drafted No. 135 overall by the Dallas Cowboys in the 2012 NFL Draft out of Eastern Washington. No regular-season snaps on record.
- Overall pick
- #135
- Round
- 4
- Draft class
- 2012
The pick
How Matt Johnson came off the board in 2012.
- Position
- Defensive back DB
- Measurables
- 6'1" · 216 lbs
- Pre-draft board
- 30.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
No regular-season snaps on record.
No regular-season career on record yet.
Games, starts, and approximate value appear here once the season data lands.
See the rest of the 2012 classAround pick 135
Who came off the board on either side of Matt Johnson.
Maine
Arkansas
Alabama
Tennessee · 1× Pro Bowl
Other DB picks from Eastern Washington
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
Other players named Matt Johnson
Different people who share this name in the draft archive.
BYU
USC
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Matt Johnson in the 2012 NFL Draft
Matt Johnson is a Defensive back out of Eastern Washington selected No. 135 overall by the Dallas Cowboys in the 2012 NFL Draft. No regular-season snaps on record. Eastern Washington has produced 14 NFL draft picks since 1987.
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 Matt Johnson drafted?
Matt Johnson was selected No. 135 overall by the Dallas Cowboys in the 2012 NFL Draft (Rd 4, Pick 40). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2012/matt-johnson.
What college did Matt Johnson play for?
Matt Johnson played college football at Eastern Washington in the Big Sky. See every Eastern Washington draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/eastern-washington-eagles.
How did Matt Johnson's NFL career turn out?
No regular-season snaps on record. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2012/matt-johnson.