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Earl Johnson is a former defensive back out of South Carolina, selected by the New Orleans Saints with the 236th overall pick (round 9) in the 1985 NFL Draft. He played 5 regular-season games from 1985 to 1987.
Draft Details
Earl Johnson Career Stats
Career Totals
| Games |
|---|
| 5 |
Career span: 1985–1987.
Source: nflverse · Updated Sep 28, 2026
Draft Class Context
Earl Johnson was the 28th of 35 DBs selected in the 1985 draft. The 236th overall pick has been used 37 times in draft history. South Carolina had 2 players drafted in 1985, including Ira Hillary. Career statistics for him are not currently held in this database; coverage is thinner for earlier draft classes.
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