Lionel Vital was drafted No. 185 overall by the Washington Commanders in the 1985 NFL Draft out of Nicholls St.. 3 regular-season games · 3 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #185
- Round
- 7
- Draft class
- 1985
- NFL games
- 3
- Career AV
- 35th at Nicholls St.
The pick
How Lionel Vital came off the board in 1985.
- Position
- Running back RB
- College
- Nicholls St.
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
3 regular-season games · 3 career approximate value
- Games played
- 3
- Career approximate value
- 35th among Nicholls St. picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 3100% of career value
- Final season
- 19872 years after the draft
Around pick 185
Who came off the board on either side of Lionel Vital.
Miami
BYU
Wisconsin
Rutgers
Nicholls St. in the 1985 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other RB picks from Nicholls St.
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Lionel Vital in the 1985 NFL Draft
Lionel Vital is a Running back out of Nicholls St. selected No. 185 overall by the Washington Commanders in the 1985 NFL Draft. 3 regular-season games · 3 career approximate value Nicholls St. has produced 10 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 Lionel Vital drafted?
Lionel Vital was selected No. 185 overall by the Washington Commanders in the 1985 NFL Draft (Rd 7). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1985/lionel-vital.
What college did Lionel Vital play for?
Lionel Vital played college football at Nicholls St.. See every Nicholls St. draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/nichollsstate.
How did Lionel Vital's NFL career turn out?
3 regular-season games · 3 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1985/lionel-vital.