Lynn Thomas was drafted No. 121 overall by the San Francisco 49ers in the 1981 NFL Draft out of Pittsburgh. 24 regular-season games · 3 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #121
- Round
- 5
- Draft class
- 1981
- NFL games
- 24
- Career AV
- 387th at Pittsburgh
The pick
How Lynn Thomas came off the board in 1981.
- Position
- Defensive back DB
- College
-
Pittsburgh
ACC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
24 regular-season games · 3 career approximate value
- Games played
- 24
- Career approximate value
- 387th among Pittsburgh picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 3100% of career value
- Final season
- 19821 years after the draft
Around pick 121
Who came off the board on either side of Lynn Thomas.
Oklahoma State · 1× All-Pro · 1× Pro Bowl
Winston-Salem State
Missouri
Pittsburgh in the 1981 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Pittsburgh · 2× Pro Bowl
#12
Randy McMillan
RB · IND
Pittsburgh
#20
Mark May
G · WAS
Pittsburgh · 1× Pro Bowl
#51
Rickey Jackson
LB · NO
Pittsburgh · Hall of Fame · 6× Pro Bowl
#63
Greg Meisner
NT · LAR
Pittsburgh
#65
Carlton Williamson
DB · SF
Pittsburgh · 2× Pro Bowl
#69
Russ Grimm
G · WAS
Pittsburgh · Hall of Fame · 3× All-Pro · 4× Pro Bowl
#115
Bill Neill
NT · NYG
Pittsburgh
#120
Benjie Pryor
TE · CIN
Pittsburgh
#128
Jerry Boyarsky
NT · NO
Pittsburgh
#292
Rick Trocano
QB · PIT
Pittsburgh
Other DB picks from Pittsburgh
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
Darrelle Revis
DB · NYJ · 2007
Pittsburgh · Hall of Fame · 4× All-Pro · 7× Pro Bowl
#65
Carlton Williamson
DB · SF
Pittsburgh · 2× Pro Bowl
#58
Shawntae Spencer
DB · SF · 2004
Pittsburgh
#177
Anthony Dorsett
DB · TEN · 1996
Pittsburgh
#11
Tim Lewis
DB · GB · 1983
Pittsburgh
#126
Tom Flynn
DB · GB · 1984
Pittsburgh
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Lynn Thomas in the 1981 NFL Draft
Lynn Thomas is a Defensive back out of Pittsburgh selected No. 121 overall by the San Francisco 49ers in the 1981 NFL Draft. 24 regular-season games · 3 career approximate value Pittsburgh has produced 151 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 Lynn Thomas drafted?
Lynn Thomas was selected No. 121 overall by the San Francisco 49ers in the 1981 NFL Draft (Rd 5). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1981/lynn-thomas.
What college did Lynn Thomas play for?
Lynn Thomas played college football at Pittsburgh in the ACC. See every Pittsburgh draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/pittsburgh-panthers.
How did Lynn Thomas's NFL career turn out?
24 regular-season games · 3 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1981/lynn-thomas.