David Johnson was drafted No. 86 overall by the Arizona Cardinals in the 2015 NFL Draft out of Northern Iowa. 92 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 42 career approximate value
2015 NFL Draft · Rd 3, Pick 22 · #86 overall
David Johnson Northern Iowa Draft
David Johnson was drafted No. 86 overall by the Arizona Cardinals in the 2015 NFL Draft out of Northern Iowa. 92 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 42 career approximate value
1× All-Pro 1× Pro Bowl
- Overall pick
- #86
- Round
- 3
- Draft class
- 2015
- NFL games
- 92
- Years as starter
- 3
- Career AV
- 424th at Northern Iowa
- Pro Bowls
- 1
- All-Pro
- 1
The pick
How David Johnson came off the board in 2015.
- Position
- Running back RB
- College
-
Northern Iowa
MVFC at the draft
- Measurables
- 6'1" · 224 lbs
- Pre-draft board
- No. 96 prospect69.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
92 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 42 career approximate value
- Games played
- 92
- Seasons as a starter
- 3
- Career approximate value
- 424th among Northern Iowa picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 3379% of career value
- Final season
- 20227 years after the draft
- Accolades
- 1× All-Pro · 1× Pro Bowl
Around pick 86
Who came off the board on either side of David Johnson.
Texas
Rutgers
Auburn
LSU · 5× Pro Bowl
Other players named David Johnson
Different people who share this name in the draft archive.
Arkansas State
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
David Johnson in the 2015 NFL Draft
David Johnson is a Running back out of Northern Iowa selected No. 86 overall by the Arizona Cardinals in the 2015 NFL Draft. 92 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 42 career approximate value Northern Iowa has produced 18 NFL draft picks since 1982.
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 David Johnson drafted?
David Johnson was selected No. 86 overall by the Arizona Cardinals in the 2015 NFL Draft (Rd 3, Pick 22). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2015/david-johnson.
What college did David Johnson play for?
David Johnson played college football at Northern Iowa in the MVFC. See every Northern Iowa draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/northern-iowa-panthers.
How did David Johnson's NFL career turn out?
92 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 42 career approximate value Accolades: 1× All-Pro · 1× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2015/david-johnson.