Jim Lane was drafted No. 321 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 1983 NFL Draft out of Idaho State. No regular-season snaps on record.
- Overall pick
- #321
- Round
- 12
- Draft class
- 1983
The pick
How Jim Lane came off the board in 1983.
- Position
- Center C
- College
-
Idaho State
Big Sky 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 1983 classAround pick 321
Who came off the board on either side of Jim Lane.
Arkansas State
Pittsburgh
Vanderbilt
Alabama State
Idaho State in the 1983 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Jim Lane in the 1983 NFL Draft
Jim Lane is a Center out of Idaho State selected No. 321 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 1983 NFL Draft. No regular-season snaps on record. Idaho State has produced 9 NFL draft picks since 1982.
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 Jim Lane drafted?
Jim Lane was selected No. 321 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 1983 NFL Draft (Rd 12). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1983/jim-lane.
What college did Jim Lane play for?
Jim Lane played college football at Idaho State in the Big Sky. See every Idaho State draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/idaho-state-bengals.
How did Jim 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/jim-lane.