Jim Lachey was drafted No. 12 overall by the San Diego Chargers in the 1985 NFL Draft out of Ohio State. 131 regular-season games · 9 seasons as a starter · 77 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #12
- Round
- 1
- Draft class
- 1985
- NFL games
- 131
- Years as starter
- 9
- Career AV
- 775th at Ohio State
- Pro Bowls
- 3
- All-Pro
- 3
The pick
How Jim Lachey came off the board in 1985.
- Position
- Offensive tackle T
- College
-
Ohio State
Big Ten at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
131 regular-season games · 9 seasons as a starter · 77 career approximate value
- Games played
- 131
- Seasons as a starter
- 9
- Career approximate value
- 775th among Ohio State picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 1722% of career value
- Final season
- 199510 years after the draft
- Accolades
- 3× All-Pro · 3× Pro Bowl
Around pick 12
Who came off the board on either side of Jim Lachey.
Wisconsin · 1× All-Pro · 3× Pro Bowl
Miami · 1× Pro Bowl
Memphis
Ohio State in the 1985 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other T picks from Ohio State
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
Ohio State · Hall of Fame · 3× All-Pro · 7× Pro Bowl
#16
Taylor Decker
T · DET · 2016
Ohio State · 1× Pro Bowl
#24
Korey Stringer
T · MIN · 1995
Ohio State · 1× Pro Bowl
#209
Shane Olivea
T · LAC · 2004
Ohio State
#59
Jack Mewhort
T · IND · 2014
Ohio State
#56
Mike Adams
T · PIT · 2012
Ohio State
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Jim Lachey in the 1985 NFL Draft
Jim Lachey is a Offensive tackle out of Ohio State selected No. 12 overall by the San Diego Chargers in the 1985 NFL Draft. 131 regular-season games · 9 seasons as a starter · 77 career approximate value Ohio State has produced 284 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 Jim Lachey drafted?
Jim Lachey was selected No. 12 overall by the San Diego Chargers in the 1985 NFL Draft (Rd 1). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1985/jim-lachey.
What college did Jim Lachey play for?
Jim Lachey played college football at Ohio State in the Big Ten. See every Ohio State draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/ohio-state-buckeyes.
How did Jim Lachey's NFL career turn out?
131 regular-season games · 9 seasons as a starter · 77 career approximate value Accolades: 3× All-Pro · 3× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1985/jim-lachey.