Leon Lett was drafted No. 173 overall by the Dallas Cowboys in the 1991 NFL Draft out of Emporia State. 121 regular-season games · 5 seasons as a starter · 38 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #173
- Round
- 7
- Draft class
- 1991
- NFL games
- 121
- Years as starter
- 5
- Career AV
- 381st at Emporia State
- Pro Bowls
- 2
The pick
How Leon Lett came off the board in 1991.
- Position
- Defensive tackle DT
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
121 regular-season games · 5 seasons as a starter · 38 career approximate value
- Games played
- 121
- Seasons as a starter
- 5
- Career approximate value
- 381st among Emporia State picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 3797% of career value
- Final season
- 200110 years after the draft
- Accolades
- 2× Pro Bowl
Around pick 173
Who came off the board on either side of Leon Lett.
Arkansas-Pine Bluff
BYU
Georgia Tech
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Leon Lett in the 1991 NFL Draft
Leon Lett is a Defensive tackle out of Emporia State selected No. 173 overall by the Dallas Cowboys in the 1991 NFL Draft. 121 regular-season games · 5 seasons as a starter · 38 career approximate value Emporia State has produced 1 NFL draft picks since 1991.
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 Leon Lett drafted?
Leon Lett was selected No. 173 overall by the Dallas Cowboys in the 1991 NFL Draft (Rd 7). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1991/leon-lett.
What college did Leon Lett play for?
Leon Lett played college football at Emporia State in the Mid America. See every Emporia State draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/emporia-state-hornets.
How did Leon Lett's NFL career turn out?
121 regular-season games · 5 seasons as a starter · 38 career approximate value Accolades: 2× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1991/leon-lett.