NFL Records
51
Games
13
Solo Tackles
Eric Johnson is a former defensive tackle out of Missouri State, selected by the Indianapolis Colts with the 159th overall pick (round 5) in the 2022 NFL Draft. He played 51 regular-season games from 2022 to 2025, with the Indianapolis Colts and New England Patriots.
Draft Details
Eric Johnson Career Stats
Defense
| Season | Team | G | Solo | Ast | TFL | Sacks | QB Hits | INT | PD | FF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 |  IND | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | IND | 12 | 5 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 |  NE | 8 | 1 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | IND | 5 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Career | 28 | 11 | 28 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
G = games with at least one recorded statistic; the career games total in the summary above includes every game played.
Source: nflverse · Updated Oct 18, 2026
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Indianapolis Colts 2022 Draft Class
| Rd | Pick | Player | Pos | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 53 | Alec Pierce | WR | Cincinnati |
| 3 | 73 | Jelani Woods | TE | Virginia |
| 3 | 77 | Bernhard Raimann | OT | Central Michigan |
| 3 | 96 | Nick Cross | SAF | Maryland |
| 6 | 192 | Andrew Ogletree | TE | Youngstown State |
| 6 | 216 | Curtis Brooks | DT | Cincinnati |
| 7 | 239 | Rodney Thomas II | LB | Yale |