Lomas Brown was drafted No. 6 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 1985 NFL Draft out of Florida. 263 regular-season games · 17 seasons as a starter · 98 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #6
- Round
- 1
- Draft class
- 1985
- NFL games
- 263
- Years as starter
- 17
- Career AV
- 983rd at Florida
- Pro Bowls
- 7
- All-Pro
- 1
The pick
How Lomas Brown came off the board in 1985.
- Position
- Offensive tackle T
- College
-
Florida
SEC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
263 regular-season games · 17 seasons as a starter · 98 career approximate value
- Games played
- 263
- Seasons as a starter
- 17
- Career approximate value
- 983rd among Florida picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 7476% of career value
- Final season
- 200217 years after the draft
- Accolades
- 1× All-Pro · 7× Pro Bowl
Around pick 6
Who came off the board on either side of Lomas Brown.
Pittsburgh · Hall of Fame · 2× All-Pro · 8× Pro Bowl
USC · 1× Pro Bowl
Washington
Florida in the 1985 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other T picks from Florida
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Lomas Brown in the 1985 NFL Draft
Lomas Brown is a Offensive tackle out of Florida selected No. 6 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 1985 NFL Draft. 263 regular-season games · 17 seasons as a starter · 98 career approximate value Florida has produced 246 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 Lomas Brown drafted?
Lomas Brown was selected No. 6 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 1985 NFL Draft (Rd 1). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1985/lomas-brown.
What college did Lomas Brown play for?
Lomas Brown played college football at Florida in the SEC. See every Florida draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/florida-gators.
How did Lomas Brown's NFL career turn out?
263 regular-season games · 17 seasons as a starter · 98 career approximate value Accolades: 1× All-Pro · 7× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1985/lomas-brown.