Larry Tharpe was drafted No. 145 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 1992 NFL Draft out of Tennessee State. 76 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 21 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #145
- Round
- 6
- Draft class
- 1992
- NFL games
- 76
- Years as starter
- 3
- Career AV
- 216th at Tennessee State
The pick
How Larry Tharpe came off the board in 1992.
- Position
- Offensive tackle T
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
76 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 21 career approximate value
- Games played
- 76
- Seasons as a starter
- 3
- Career approximate value
- 216th among Tennessee State picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 1467% of career value
- Final season
- 20008 years after the draft
Around pick 145
Who came off the board on either side of Larry Tharpe.
Colorado College
Middle Tennessee
Oklahoma
North Carolina A&T
Tennessee State in the 1992 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other T picks from Tennessee State
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Larry Tharpe in the 1992 NFL Draft
Larry Tharpe is a Offensive tackle out of Tennessee State selected No. 145 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 1992 NFL Draft. 76 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 21 career approximate value Tennessee State has produced 34 NFL draft picks since 1981.
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 Larry Tharpe drafted?
Larry Tharpe was selected No. 145 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 1992 NFL Draft (Rd 6). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1992/larry-tharpe.
What college did Larry Tharpe play for?
Larry Tharpe played college football at Tennessee State in the OVC-Big South. See every Tennessee State draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/tennessee-state-tigers.
How did Larry Tharpe's NFL career turn out?
76 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 21 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1992/larry-tharpe.