Lamar Lathon was drafted No. 15 overall by the Houston Oilers in the 1990 NFL Draft out of Houston. 115 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 49 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #15
- Round
- 1
- Draft class
- 1990
- NFL games
- 115
- Years as starter
- 6
- Career AV
- 495th at Houston
- Pro Bowls
- 1
The pick
How Lamar Lathon came off the board in 1990.
- Position
- Linebacker LB
- College
-
Houston
Big 12 at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
115 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 49 career approximate value
- Games played
- 115
- Seasons as a starter
- 6
- Career approximate value
- 495th among Houston picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 1837% of career value
- Final season
- 19988 years after the draft
- Accolades
- 1× Pro Bowl
Around pick 15
Who came off the board on either side of Lamar Lathon.
Michigan State
West Virginia · 1× All-Pro · 1× Pro Bowl
Fresno State
Florida · Hall of Fame · 4× All-Pro · 8× Pro Bowl
Houston in the 1990 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other LB picks from Houston
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Lamar Lathon in the 1990 NFL Draft
Lamar Lathon is a Linebacker out of Houston selected No. 15 overall by the Houston Oilers in the 1990 NFL Draft. 115 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 49 career approximate value Houston has produced 83 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 Lamar Lathon drafted?
Lamar Lathon was selected No. 15 overall by the Houston Oilers in the 1990 NFL Draft (Rd 1). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1990/lamar-lathon.
What college did Lamar Lathon play for?
Lamar Lathon played college football at Houston in the Big 12. See every Houston draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/houston-cougars.
How did Lamar Lathon's NFL career turn out?
115 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 49 career approximate value Accolades: 1× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1990/lamar-lathon.