Gary Lee was drafted No. 315 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 1987 NFL Draft out of Georgia Tech. 26 regular-season games · 5 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #315
- Round
- 12
- Draft class
- 1987
- NFL games
- 26
- Career AV
- 539th at Georgia Tech
The pick
How Gary Lee came off the board in 1987.
- Position
- Wide receiver WR
- College
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Georgia Tech
ACC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
26 regular-season games · 5 career approximate value
- Games played
- 26
- Career approximate value
- 539th among Georgia Tech picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 5100% of career value
- Final season
- 19881 years after the draft
Around pick 315
Who came off the board on either side of Gary Lee.
Alabama
Texas A&M
Michigan State
Arkansas
Georgia Tech in the 1987 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other WR picks from Georgia Tech
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
Calvin Johnson
WR · DET · 2007
Georgia Tech · Hall of Fame · 3× All-Pro · 6× Pro Bowl
#22
Demaryius Thomas
WR · DEN · 2010
Georgia Tech · 5× Pro Bowl
#204
Darren Waller
WR · BAL · 2015
Georgia Tech · 1× Pro Bowl
#69
Dez White
WR · CHI · 2000
Georgia Tech
#43
Stephen Hill
WR · NYJ · 2012
Georgia Tech
#214
Jonathan Smith
WR · BUF · 2004
Georgia Tech
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Gary Lee in the 1987 NFL Draft
Gary Lee is a Wide receiver out of Georgia Tech selected No. 315 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 1987 NFL Draft. 26 regular-season games · 5 career approximate value Georgia Tech has produced 89 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 Gary Lee drafted?
Gary Lee was selected No. 315 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 1987 NFL Draft (Rd 12). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1987/gary-lee.
What college did Gary Lee play for?
Gary Lee played college football at Georgia Tech in the ACC. See every Georgia Tech draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/georgia-tech-yellow-jackets.
How did Gary Lee's NFL career turn out?
26 regular-season games · 5 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1987/gary-lee.