Rufus Johnson was drafted No. 183 overall by the New Orleans Saints in the 2013 NFL Draft out of Tarleton State. 1 regular-season games
- Overall pick
- #183
- Round
- 6
- Draft class
- 2013
- NFL games
- 1
The pick
How Rufus Johnson came off the board in 2013.
- Position
- Defensive end DE
- Measurables
- 6'5" · 266 lbs
- Pre-draft board
- 30.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
1 regular-season games
- Games played
- 1
- Final season
- 20152 years after the draft
Around pick 183
Who came off the board on either side of Rufus Johnson.
UCF · 1× Pro Bowl
Oregon
Tennessee
South Carolina
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Rufus Johnson in the 2013 NFL Draft
Rufus Johnson is a Defensive end out of Tarleton State selected No. 183 overall by the New Orleans Saints in the 2013 NFL Draft. 1 regular-season games Tarleton State has produced 3 NFL draft picks since 1999.
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 Rufus Johnson drafted?
Rufus Johnson was selected No. 183 overall by the New Orleans Saints in the 2013 NFL Draft (Rd 6, Pick 15). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2013/rufus-johnson.
What college did Rufus Johnson play for?
Rufus Johnson played college football at Tarleton State in the United Athletic Conference. See every Tarleton State draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/tarleton-state-texans.
How did Rufus Johnson's NFL career turn out?
1 regular-season games Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2013/rufus-johnson.