NFL Records
117
Games
19
Interceptions
D.J. Johnson is a former defensive back out of Kentucky, selected by the Pittsburgh Steelers with the 174th overall pick (round 7) in the 1989 NFL Draft. He played 117 regular-season games from 1989 to 1996.
Draft Details
D.J. Johnson Career Stats
- Primary starter for 6 seasons.
- Ranks 9th in the 1989 draft class in interceptions (19).
Career Totals
| Games | Sacks | Def INT |
|---|---|---|
| 117 | 1 | 19 |
Career span: 1989–1996.
Source: nflverse · Updated Oct 18, 2026
Related Links
Pittsburgh Steelers 1989 Draft Class
| Rd | Pick | Player | Pos | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7 | Tim Worley | RB | Georgia |
| 1 | 24 | Tom Ricketts | G | Pittsburgh |
| 2 | 34 | Carnell Lake | DB | UCLA |
| 3 | 61 | Derek Hill | WR | Arizona |
| 4 | 91 | Jerrol Williams | OLB | Purdue |
| 5 | 118 | David Arnold | DB | Michigan |
| 6 | 144 | Mark Stock | WR | Virginia Military Institute |
| 8 | 201 | Chris Asbeck | DT | Cincinnati |
| 9 | 228 | A.J. Jenkins | DE | California State-Fullerton |
| 10 | 258 | Jerry Olsavsky | LB | Pittsburgh |
| 11 | 285 | Brian Slater | WR | Washington |
| 12 | 312 | Carlton Haselrig | G | Pittsburgh-Johnstown |