Ken Lanier was drafted No. 125 overall by the Denver Broncos in the 1981 NFL Draft out of Florida State. 179 regular-season games · 11 seasons as a starter · 62 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #125
- Round
- 5
- Draft class
- 1981
- NFL games
- 179
- Years as starter
- 11
- Career AV
- 6216th at Florida State
The pick
How Ken Lanier came off the board in 1981.
- Position
- Offensive tackle T
- College
-
Florida State
ACC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
179 regular-season games · 11 seasons as a starter · 62 career approximate value
- Games played
- 179
- Seasons as a starter
- 11
- Career approximate value
- 6216th among Florida State picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 62100% of career value
- Final season
- 199413 years after the draft
Around pick 125
Who came off the board on either side of Ken Lanier.
Missouri
North Dakota
UL Monroe
New Mexico
Florida State in the 1981 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other T picks from Florida State
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
Florida State · Hall of Fame · 4× All-Pro · 9× Pro Bowl
#11
Tra Thomas
T · PHI · 1998
Florida State · 3× Pro Bowl
#19
Alex Barron
T · LAR · 2005
Florida State
#105
Ray Willis
T · SEA · 2005
Florida State
#42
Menelik Watson
T · LV · 2013
Florida State
#160
Roderick Johnson
T · CLE · 2017
Florida State
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Ken Lanier in the 1981 NFL Draft
Ken Lanier is a Offensive tackle out of Florida State selected No. 125 overall by the Denver Broncos in the 1981 NFL Draft. 179 regular-season games · 11 seasons as a starter · 62 career approximate value Florida State has produced 227 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 Ken Lanier drafted?
Ken Lanier was selected No. 125 overall by the Denver Broncos in the 1981 NFL Draft (Rd 5). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1981/ken-lanier.
What college did Ken Lanier play for?
Ken Lanier played college football at Florida State in the ACC. See every Florida State draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/florida-state-seminoles.
How did Ken Lanier's NFL career turn out?
179 regular-season games · 11 seasons as a starter · 62 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1981/ken-lanier.