Austin Johnson was drafted No. 43 overall by the Tennessee Titans in the 2016 NFL Draft out of Penn State. 145 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 29 career approximate value
2016 NFL Draft · Rd 2, Pick 12 · #43 overall
Austin Johnson Penn State Draft
Austin Johnson was drafted No. 43 overall by the Tennessee Titans in the 2016 NFL Draft out of Penn State. 145 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 29 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #43
- Round
- 2
- Draft class
- 2016
- NFL games
- 145
- Years as starter
- 3
- Career AV
- 2950th at Penn State
The pick
How Austin Johnson came off the board in 2016.
- Position
- Nose tackle NT
- College
-
Penn State
Big Ten at the draft
- Measurables
- 6'4" · 314 lbs
- Hometown
- Galloway, NJ
- Pre-draft board
- No. 47 prospect82.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
145 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 29 career approximate value
- Games played
- 145
- Seasons as a starter
- 3
- Career approximate value
- 2950th among Penn State picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 828% of career value
- Final season
- 20259 years after the draft
Around pick 43
Who came off the board on either side of Austin Johnson.
Alabama
Boise State
Illinois College
Penn State in the 2016 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other NT picks from Penn State
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Austin Johnson in the 2016 NFL Draft
Austin Johnson is a Nose tackle out of Penn State selected No. 43 overall by the Tennessee Titans in the 2016 NFL Draft. 145 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 29 career approximate value Penn State has produced 248 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.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Austin Johnson drafted?
Austin Johnson was selected No. 43 overall by the Tennessee Titans in the 2016 NFL Draft (Rd 2, Pick 12). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2016/austin-johnson.
What college did Austin Johnson play for?
Austin Johnson played college football at Penn State in the Big Ten. See every Penn State draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/penn-state-nittany-lions.
How did Austin Johnson's NFL career turn out?
145 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 29 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2016/austin-johnson.