Leland Melvin was drafted No. 290 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 1986 NFL Draft out of Richmond. No regular-season snaps on record.
- Overall pick
- #290
- Round
- 11
- Draft class
- 1986
The pick
How Leland Melvin came off the board in 1986.
- Position
- Wide receiver WR
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
No regular-season snaps on record.
No regular-season career on record yet.
Games, starts, and approximate value appear here once the season data lands.
See the rest of the 1986 classAround pick 290
Who came off the board on either side of Leland Melvin.
Michigan State
Kansas State
UCLA
Texas A&M
Richmond in the 1986 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other WR picks from Richmond
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Leland Melvin in the 1986 NFL Draft
Leland Melvin is a Wide receiver out of Richmond selected No. 290 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 1986 NFL Draft. No regular-season snaps on record. Richmond has produced 17 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 Leland Melvin drafted?
Leland Melvin was selected No. 290 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 1986 NFL Draft (Rd 11). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1986/leland-melvin.
What college did Leland Melvin play for?
Leland Melvin played college football at Richmond in the Patriot League. See every Richmond draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/richmond-spiders.
How did Leland Melvin's NFL career turn out?
No regular-season snaps on record. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1986/leland-melvin.