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Richard Johnson is a former defensive back out of Wisconsin, selected by the Houston Texans with the 11th overall pick (round 1) in the 1985 NFL Draft. He played 98 regular-season games from 1985 to 1992.
Draft Details
Richard Johnson Career Stats
- Primary starter for 2 seasons.
- Ranks 7th in the 1985 draft class in interceptions (15).
Career Totals
| Games | Sacks | Def INT |
|---|---|---|
| 98 | 1 | 15 |
Career span: 1985–1992.
Source: nflverse · Updated Sep 28, 2026
Draft Class Context
Richard Johnson was the 1st of 35 DBs selected in the 1985 draft. The 11th overall pick has been used 59 times in draft history. Its most productive selection was Ben Roethlisberger in 2004, who played 272 games. Wisconsin had 8 players drafted in 1985, among them Al Toon and Darryl Sims. Career statistics for him are not currently held in this database; coverage is thinner for earlier draft classes.
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