Lane Johnson recalled as 2013 draft's standout pick

Fourth overall pick played 14 NFL seasons

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 50m1 min read

Lane Johnson was the standout pick from the 2013 NFL Draft. https://t.co/TEuU4RjRSg Via @AdamSchefter on X

What happened: Johnson went fourth overall out of Oklahoma in the 2013 NFL Draft. He closed a 14-season NFL career with the 2026 season expected to be his last.

Why it matters: He anchored right tackle through championship seasons. The difference in results with him and without him since 2013 frames his long-term value.

By the numbers: Draft: 4th overall in 2013. Honors: six Pro Bowls, two Super Bowl titles. Since 2013 including playoffs: 122-63-1 with him, 18-30 without.

What to watch: Right tackle stability remains the focus for the rest of the 2026 regular season.

Sources

@AdamSchefter 2026-10-06T20:21:04.359949+00:00

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