Lester Boyd was drafted No. 150 overall by the New Orleans Saints in the 1980 NFL Draft out of Kentucky. No regular-season snaps on record.
- Overall pick
- #150
- Round
- 6
- Draft class
- 1980
The pick
How Lester Boyd came off the board in 1980.
- Position
- Linebacker LB
- College
-
Kentucky
SEC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
No regular-season snaps on record.
No regular-season career on record yet.
Games, starts, and approximate value appear here once the season data lands.
See the rest of the 1980 classAround pick 150
Who came off the board on either side of Lester Boyd.
East Stroudsburg
Colorado College
Norfolk State
Wisconsin
Kentucky in the 1980 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other LB picks from Kentucky
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Lester Boyd in the 1980 NFL Draft
Lester Boyd is a Linebacker out of Kentucky selected No. 150 overall by the New Orleans Saints in the 1980 NFL Draft. No regular-season snaps on record. Kentucky has produced 99 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 Lester Boyd drafted?
Lester Boyd was selected No. 150 overall by the New Orleans Saints in the 1980 NFL Draft (Rd 6). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1980/lester-boyd.
What college did Lester Boyd play for?
Lester Boyd played college football at Kentucky in the SEC. See every Kentucky draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/kentucky-wildcats.
How did Lester Boyd's NFL career turn out?
No regular-season snaps on record. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1980/lester-boyd.