NFL Records
28
Games
45
Pass Yards
463
Rush Yards
5
Rush TD
17
Receptions
125
Rec Yards
Draft Details
Leon Johnson is a RB out of North Carolina who was selected by the New York Jets with the 104th overall pick in the 1997 NFL Draft, a 4th-round selection. He was the 10th of 19 RBs off the board that year. He was one of 5 North Carolina players drafted in 1997. He appeared in 28 career games across 1999–2003. He recorded 45 passing yards, 463 rushing yards, 5 rushing touchdowns, 17 receptions, 125 receiving yards and 1 sacks.
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| Rd | Pick | Team | Player | Pos | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | LA | Orlando Pace | OT | Ohio State |
| 1 | 2 | LV | Darrell Russell | DT | USC |
| 1 | 3 | SEA | Shawn Springs | CB | Ohio State |
| 1 | 4 | BAL | Peter Boulware | LB | Florida State |
| 1 | 5 | DET | Bryant Westbrook | DB | Texas |
| 1 | 6 | SEA | Walter Jones | OT | Florida State; Holmes County JC |
| 1 | 7 | NYG | Ike Hilliard | WR | Florida |
| 1 | 8 | NYJ | James Farrior | ILB | Virginia |
| 1 | 9 | ARI | Tom Knight | DB | Iowa |
| 1 | 9 | ARI | Tommy Knight | DB | Iowa |