Byron Lee was drafted No. 176 overall by the Philadelphia Eagles in the 1986 NFL Draft out of Ohio State. 6 regular-season games · 1 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #176
- Round
- 7
- Draft class
- 1986
- NFL games
- 6
- Career AV
- 1204th at Ohio State
The pick
How Byron Lee came off the board in 1986.
- Position
- Linebacker LB
- College
-
Ohio State
Big Ten at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
6 regular-season games · 1 career approximate value
- Games played
- 6
- Career approximate value
- 1204th among Ohio State picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 1100% of career value
- Final season
- 19871 years after the draft
Around pick 176
Who came off the board on either side of Byron Lee.
Kansas
Purdue
Houston
Georgia Tech
Ohio State in the 1986 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
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The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
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Mike Vrabel
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#5
A.J. Hawk
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About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Byron Lee in the 1986 NFL Draft
Byron Lee is a Linebacker out of Ohio State selected No. 176 overall by the Philadelphia Eagles in the 1986 NFL Draft. 6 regular-season games · 1 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 Byron Lee drafted?
Byron Lee was selected No. 176 overall by the Philadelphia Eagles in the 1986 NFL Draft (Rd 7). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1986/byron-lee.
What college did Byron Lee play for?
Byron Lee 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 Byron Lee's NFL career turn out?
6 regular-season games · 1 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1986/byron-lee.