Lyman White was drafted No. 54 overall by the Atlanta Falcons in the 1981 NFL Draft out of LSU. 18 regular-season games · 2 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #54
- Round
- 2
- Draft class
- 1981
- NFL games
- 18
- Career AV
- 2162nd at LSU
The pick
How Lyman White came off the board in 1981.
- Position
- Linebacker LB
- College
-
LSU
SEC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
18 regular-season games · 2 career approximate value
- Games played
- 18
- Career approximate value
- 2162nd among LSU picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 2100% of career value
- Final season
- 19821 years after the draft
Around pick 54
Who came off the board on either side of Lyman White.
Nebraska
Ohio State
Utah
LSU in the 1981 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other LB picks from LSU
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Lyman White in the 1981 NFL Draft
Lyman White is a Linebacker out of LSU selected No. 54 overall by the Atlanta Falcons in the 1981 NFL Draft. 18 regular-season games · 2 career approximate value LSU has produced 244 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 Lyman White drafted?
Lyman White was selected No. 54 overall by the Atlanta Falcons in the 1981 NFL Draft (Rd 2). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1981/lyman-white.
What college did Lyman White play for?
Lyman White played college football at LSU in the SEC. See every LSU draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/lsu-tigers.
How did Lyman White's NFL career turn out?
18 regular-season games · 2 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1981/lyman-white.