Thomas McLemore was drafted No. 81 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 1992 NFL Draft out of Southern. 18 regular-season games
- Overall pick
- #81
- Round
- 3
- Draft class
- 1992
- NFL games
- 18
The pick
How Thomas McLemore came off the board in 1992.
- Position
- Tight end TE
- College
-
Southern
SWAC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
18 regular-season games
- Games played
- 18
- Final season
- 19953 years after the draft
Around pick 81
Who came off the board on either side of Thomas McLemore.
Ole Miss
Tennessee
Virginia State
Penn State
Southern in the 1992 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other TE picks from Southern
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Thomas McLemore in the 1992 NFL Draft
Thomas McLemore is a Tight end out of Southern selected No. 81 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 1992 NFL Draft. 18 regular-season games Southern has produced 23 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 Thomas McLemore drafted?
Thomas McLemore was selected No. 81 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 1992 NFL Draft (Rd 3). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1992/thomas-mclemore.
What college did Thomas McLemore play for?
Thomas McLemore played college football at Southern in the SWAC. See every Southern draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/southern-jaguars.
How did Thomas McLemore's NFL career turn out?
18 regular-season games Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1992/thomas-mclemore.