Thomas Lane was drafted No. 315 overall by the Minnesota Vikings in the 1980 NFL Draft out of Florida A&M. No regular-season snaps on record.
- Overall pick
- #315
- Round
- 12
- Draft class
- 1980
The pick
How Thomas Lane came off the board in 1980.
- Position
- Defensive back DB
- College
-
Florida A&M
SWAC 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 315
Who came off the board on either side of Thomas Lane.
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Maine
UL Monroe
Florida A&M in the 1980 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DB picks from Florida A&M
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Thomas Lane in the 1980 NFL Draft
Thomas Lane is a Defensive back out of Florida A&M selected No. 315 overall by the Minnesota Vikings in the 1980 NFL Draft. No regular-season snaps on record. Florida A&M has produced 21 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 Thomas Lane drafted?
Thomas Lane was selected No. 315 overall by the Minnesota Vikings in the 1980 NFL Draft (Rd 12). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1980/thomas-lane.
What college did Thomas Lane play for?
Thomas Lane played college football at Florida A&M in the SWAC. See every Florida A&M draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/florida-a-m-rattlers.
How did Thomas Lane's NFL career turn out?
No regular-season snaps on record. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1980/thomas-lane.