WR · Detroit Lions
Richard Johnson
Age 64 · 170 cm (5'7") · 81 kg · Born Oct 19, 1961 · Colorado; LAHC
NFL career
1987
debut year
1990
last season
4
seasons
—
jersey
College: Colorado; LAHC
1985 NFL Draft
Rd 1
round
#11
overall pick
HOU
drafted by
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1985 NFL Draft · Round 1 class
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