James Lane was drafted No. 323 overall by the St. Louis Cardinals in the 1983 NFL Draft out of Alabama State. No regular-season snaps on record.
- Overall pick
- #323
- Round
- 12
- Draft class
- 1983
The pick
How James Lane came off the board in 1983.
- Position
- Linebacker LB
- College
-
Alabama State
SWAC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
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 1983 classAround pick 323
Who came off the board on either side of James Lane.
Idaho State
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Utah State
Other LB picks from Alabama State
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
James Lane in the 1983 NFL Draft
James Lane is a Linebacker out of Alabama State selected No. 323 overall by the St. Louis Cardinals in the 1983 NFL Draft. No regular-season snaps on record. Alabama State has produced 15 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 James Lane drafted?
James Lane was selected No. 323 overall by the St. Louis Cardinals in the 1983 NFL Draft (Rd 12). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1983/james-lane.
What college did James Lane play for?
James Lane played college football at Alabama State in the SWAC. See every Alabama State draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/alabama-state-hornets.
How did James Lane's NFL career turn out?
No regular-season snaps on record. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1983/james-lane.