Jim Laughlin was drafted No. 91 overall by the Atlanta Falcons in the 1980 NFL Draft out of Ohio State. 88 regular-season games · 13 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #91
- Round
- 4
- Draft class
- 1980
- NFL games
- 88
- Career AV
- 13112th at Ohio State
The pick
How Jim Laughlin came off the board in 1980.
- Position
- Linebacker LB
- College
-
Ohio State
Big Ten at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
88 regular-season games · 13 career approximate value
- Games played
- 88
- Career approximate value
- 13112th among Ohio State picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 969% of career value
- Final season
- 19877 years after the draft
Around pick 91
Who came off the board on either side of Jim Laughlin.
Notre Dame
Wyoming
USC
South Carolina State
Ohio State in the 1980 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
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The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
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Pepper Johnson
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Ryan Shazier
LB · PIT · 2014
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#91
Mike Vrabel
LB · PIT · 1997
Ohio State · 1× All-Pro · 1× Pro Bowl
#5
A.J. Hawk
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#98
Na'il Diggs
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About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Jim Laughlin in the 1980 NFL Draft
Jim Laughlin is a Linebacker out of Ohio State selected No. 91 overall by the Atlanta Falcons in the 1980 NFL Draft. 88 regular-season games · 13 career approximate value Ohio State has produced 284 NFL draft picks since 1980.
Where this data comes from
Pick order and career outcomes come from the nflverse draft archive; position, measurables, and conference at the time of the draft come from the college feed. Career columns stay empty until a player logs regular-season snaps.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Jim Laughlin drafted?
Jim Laughlin was selected No. 91 overall by the Atlanta Falcons in the 1980 NFL Draft (Rd 4). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1980/jim-laughlin.
What college did Jim Laughlin play for?
Jim Laughlin played college football at Ohio State in the Big Ten. See every Ohio State draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/ohio-state-buckeyes.
How did Jim Laughlin's NFL career turn out?
88 regular-season games · 13 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1980/jim-laughlin.