Lance Olander was drafted No. 279 overall by the Seattle Seahawks in the 1981 NFL Draft out of Colorado College. No regular-season snaps on record.
- Overall pick
- #279
- Round
- 11
- Draft class
- 1981
The pick
How Lance Olander came off the board in 1981.
- Position
- Running back RB
- College
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Colorado College
- Side of the ball
- Offense
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 1981 classAround pick 279
Who came off the board on either side of Lance Olander.
Kansas
Maryland
Iowa
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Colorado College in the 1981 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other RB picks from Colorado College
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
Chris Brown
RB · TEN · 2003
Colorado College
#39
Eric Bieniemy
RB · LAC · 1991
Colorado College
#164
Lamont Warren
RB · IND · 1994
Colorado College
#21
Rashaan Salaam
RB · CHI · 1995
Colorado College
#213
Lee Rouson
RB · NYG · 1985
Colorado College
#201
J.J. Flannigan
RB · LAC · 1990
Colorado College
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Lance Olander in the 1981 NFL Draft
Lance Olander is a Running back out of Colorado College selected No. 279 overall by the Seattle Seahawks in the 1981 NFL Draft. No regular-season snaps on record. Colorado College has produced 132 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 Lance Olander drafted?
Lance Olander was selected No. 279 overall by the Seattle Seahawks in the 1981 NFL Draft (Rd 11). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1981/lance-olander.
What college did Lance Olander play for?
Lance Olander played college football at Colorado College. See every Colorado College draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/colorado-college-tigers.
How did Lance Olander's NFL career turn out?
No regular-season snaps on record. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1981/lance-olander.