Kerryon Johnson was drafted No. 43 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 2018 NFL Draft out of Auburn. 35 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 11 career approximate value
2018 NFL Draft · Rd 2, Pick 11 · #43 overall
Kerryon Johnson Auburn Draft
Kerryon Johnson was drafted No. 43 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 2018 NFL Draft out of Auburn. 35 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 11 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #43
- Round
- 2
- Draft class
- 2018
- NFL games
- 35
- Years as starter
- 1
- Career AV
- 1173rd at Auburn
The pick
How Kerryon Johnson came off the board in 2018.
- Position
- Running back RB
- College
-
Auburn
SEC at the draft
- Measurables
- 6'0" · 213 lbs
- Hometown
- Huntsville, AL
- Pre-draft board
- No. 79 prospect75.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
35 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 11 career approximate value
- Games played
- 35
- Seasons as a starter
- 1
- Career approximate value
- 1173rd among Auburn picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 11100% of career value
- Final season
- 20213 years after the draft
Around pick 43
Who came off the board on either side of Kerryon Johnson.
Boston College · 1× Pro Bowl
Penn State
Washington
Iowa
Auburn in the 2018 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other RB picks from Auburn
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
Auburn · 4× Pro Bowl
#102
Stephen Davis
RB · WAS · 1996
Auburn · 3× Pro Bowl
#29
Joe Cribbs
RB · BUF · 1980
Auburn · 3× Pro Bowl
#100
Rudi Johnson
RB · CIN · 2001
Auburn · 1× Pro Bowl
#2
Ronnie Brown
RB · MIA · 2005
Auburn · 1× Pro Bowl
#1
Bo Jackson
RB · TB · 1986
Auburn · 1× Pro Bowl
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Kerryon Johnson in the 2018 NFL Draft
Kerryon Johnson is a Running back out of Auburn selected No. 43 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 2018 NFL Draft. 35 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 11 career approximate value Auburn has produced 183 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 Kerryon Johnson drafted?
Kerryon Johnson was selected No. 43 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 2018 NFL Draft (Rd 2, Pick 11). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2018/kerryon-johnson.
What college did Kerryon Johnson play for?
Kerryon Johnson played college football at Auburn in the SEC. See every Auburn draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/auburn-tigers.
How did Kerryon Johnson's NFL career turn out?
35 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 11 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2018/kerryon-johnson.