M. Vance Johnson, second round, 1985, UA/Cholla
Although he lost his starting tailback job as a UA senior in 1984, Johnson impressed pro scouts by running a 4.36 time over 40 yards in the NFL Combine. Denver coach Dan Reeves said that was faster than his ex-Dallas teammate Bob Hayes, an Olympic gold medalist. As a receiver for Denver, Johnson caught 415 passes in 10 years.
Life after football: He owned several restaurants in western Colorado and continues his lifetime avocation as an artist, selling paintings.
