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193
Games
25.5
Sacks
14
Interceptions
Pepper Johnson is a former middle linebacker out of Ohio State, selected by the New York Giants with the 51st overall pick (round 2) in the 1986 NFL Draft. He played 193 regular-season games from 1986 to 1998. He was named to 2 Pro Bowls.
Draft Details
Pepper Johnson Career Stats
- 2× Pro Bowl selection, 1× first-team All-Pro.
- Primary starter for 10 seasons.
- Ranks 7th in the 1986 draft class in career Approximate Value (79).
Career Totals
| Games | Sacks | Def INT |
|---|---|---|
| 193 | 25.5 | 14 |
Career span: 1986–1998.
Source: nflverse · Updated Sep 28, 2026
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| 1 | 2 |  ATL |
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DT |  Oklahoma |
| 1 | 3 |  HOU |
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QB |  Purdue |
| 1 | 4 |  IND |
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| 1 | 5 |  LA |
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MLB |  Michigan State |
| 1 | 6 |  NO |
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G | Virginia, Hawaii |
| 1 | 7 |  KC |
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OT |  West Virginia |
| 1 | 8 |  LAC |
 Leslie O'Neal |
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| 1 | 9 |  PIT |
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G |  Temple |
| 1 | 10 |  PHI |
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FB |  Ohio State |
| 7 | 1 | PHI |
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