Lonnie Young was drafted No. 325 overall by the St. Louis Cardinals in the 1985 NFL Draft out of Michigan State. 147 regular-season games · 8 seasons as a starter · 34 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #325
- Round
- 12
- Draft class
- 1985
- NFL games
- 147
- Years as starter
- 8
- Career AV
- 3422nd at Michigan State
The pick
How Lonnie Young came off the board in 1985.
- Position
- Defensive back DB
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
147 regular-season games · 8 seasons as a starter · 34 career approximate value
- Games played
- 147
- Seasons as a starter
- 8
- Career approximate value
- 3422nd among Michigan State picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 2368% of career value
- Final season
- 199611 years after the draft
Around pick 325
Who came off the board on either side of Lonnie Young.
Arizona State
Vanderbilt
UCLA
Georgia
Michigan State in the 1985 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DB picks from Michigan State
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Lonnie Young in the 1985 NFL Draft
Lonnie Young is a Defensive back out of Michigan State selected No. 325 overall by the St. Louis Cardinals in the 1985 NFL Draft. 147 regular-season games · 8 seasons as a starter · 34 career approximate value Michigan State has produced 147 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 Lonnie Young drafted?
Lonnie Young was selected No. 325 overall by the St. Louis Cardinals in the 1985 NFL Draft (Rd 12). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1985/lonnie-young.
What college did Lonnie Young play for?
Lonnie Young played college football at Michigan State in the Big Ten. See every Michigan State draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/michigan-state-spartans.
How did Lonnie Young's NFL career turn out?
147 regular-season games · 8 seasons as a starter · 34 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1985/lonnie-young.