Lonell Phea was drafted No. 163 overall by the New York Jets in the 1982 NFL Draft out of Houston. No regular-season snaps on record.
- Overall pick
- #163
- Round
- 6
- Draft class
- 1982
The pick
How Lonell Phea came off the board in 1982.
- Position
- Wide receiver WR
- College
-
Houston
Big 12 at the draft
- 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 1982 classAround pick 163
Who came off the board on either side of Lonell Phea.
South Carolina State
Texas A&M
Florida State
Cal Poly
Houston in the 1982 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other WR picks from Houston
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Lonell Phea in the 1982 NFL Draft
Lonell Phea is a Wide receiver out of Houston selected No. 163 overall by the New York Jets in the 1982 NFL Draft. No regular-season snaps on record. Houston has produced 83 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 Lonell Phea drafted?
Lonell Phea was selected No. 163 overall by the New York Jets in the 1982 NFL Draft (Rd 6). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1982/lonell-phea.
What college did Lonell Phea play for?
Lonell Phea played college football at Houston in the Big 12. See every Houston draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/houston-cougars.
How did Lonell Phea's NFL career turn out?
No regular-season snaps on record. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1982/lonell-phea.