NFL Records
Kerryon Johnson is a former running back out of Auburn, selected by the Detroit Lions with the 43rd overall pick (round 2) in the 2018 NFL Draft. He played 35 regular-season games from 2018 to 2021, with the Detroit Lions.
Draft Details
Kerryon Johnson Career Stats
- Primary starter for 1 season.
- Best statistical season: 2018 with DET (641 rushing yards).
Rushing
| Season | Team | G | Car | Rush Yds | Rush TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | DET | 10 | 118 | 641 | 3 |
| 2019 | DET | 8 | 113 | 403 | 3 |
| 2020 | DET | 14 | 52 | 181 | 2 |
| Career | 32 | 283 | 1,225 | 8 |
Receiving
| Season | Team | G | Tgt | Rec | Rec Yds | Rec TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | DET | 10 | 39 | 32 | 213 | 1 |
| 2019 | DET | 8 | 15 | 10 | 127 | 1 |
| 2020 | DET | 14 | 26 | 19 | 187 | 1 |
| Career | 32 | 80 | 61 | 527 | 3 |
G = games with at least one recorded statistic; the career games total in the summary above includes every game played.
Source: nflverse · Updated Sep 28, 2026
Draft Class Context
Kerryon Johnson was the 7th of 22 RBs selected in the 2018 draft. The 43rd overall pick has been used 60 times in draft history. Its most productive selection was Muhsin Muhammad in 1996, who played 171 games. Auburn had 5 players drafted in 2018, among them Braden Smith and Carlton Davis III.
Shop Related Gear
As an Amazon Associate, NFL Records earns from qualifying purchases. Links open Amazon in a new tab.