Eric Lane was drafted No. 196 overall by the Seattle Seahawks in the 1981 NFL Draft out of BYU. 97 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 6 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #196
- Round
- 8
- Draft class
- 1981
- NFL games
- 97
- Years as starter
- 1
- Career AV
- 640th at BYU
The pick
How Eric Lane came off the board in 1981.
- Position
- Running back RB
- College
-
BYU
Big 12 at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
97 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 6 career approximate value
- Games played
- 97
- Seasons as a starter
- 1
- Career approximate value
- 640th among BYU picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 6100% of career value
- Final season
- 19876 years after the draft
Around pick 196
Who came off the board on either side of Eric Lane.
Stanford
Michigan
Baylor
BYU in the 1981 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other RB picks from BYU
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Eric Lane in the 1981 NFL Draft
Eric Lane is a Running back out of BYU selected No. 196 overall by the Seattle Seahawks in the 1981 NFL Draft. 97 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 6 career approximate value BYU has produced 96 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 Eric Lane drafted?
Eric Lane was selected No. 196 overall by the Seattle Seahawks in the 1981 NFL Draft (Rd 8). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1981/eric-lane.
What college did Eric Lane play for?
Eric Lane played college football at BYU in the Big 12. See every BYU draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/byu-cougars.
How did Eric Lane's NFL career turn out?
97 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 6 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1981/eric-lane.