Essex Johnson

Cincinnati Bengals 156th overall

DB · Grambling State

Essex Johnson is a defensive back who played college football at Grambling State. He was selected by the Cincinnati Bengals in the 6th round (156th overall pick) of the 1968 NFL Draft.

Draft Details

Year

1968

Round

Round 6

Pick

156th overall

Team

Cincinnati Bengals

Position

College

Grambling State

Draft Class Context

Essex Johnson was the 14th of 21 DBs selected in the 1968 draft. The 156th overall pick has been used 57 times in draft history. Its most productive selection was Sammy Morris in 2000, who played 119 games. Grambling State had 3 players drafted in 1968, among them Robert Atkins and Wes Bean. Career statistics for him are not currently held in this database; coverage is thinner for earlier draft classes.