Fred Lester was drafted No. 173 overall by the New York Jets in the 1994 NFL Draft out of Alabama A&M. No regular-season snaps on record.
- Overall pick
- #173
- Round
- 6
- Draft class
- 1994
The pick
How Fred Lester came off the board in 1994.
- Position
- Running back RB
- College
-
Alabama A&M
SWAC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
No regular-season snaps on record.
No regular-season career on record yet.
Games, starts, and approximate value appear here once the season data lands.
See the rest of the 1994 classAround pick 173
Who came off the board on either side of Fred Lester.
Baylor
Kentucky
Houston
Tulane
Alabama A&M in the 1994 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other RB picks from Alabama A&M
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Fred Lester in the 1994 NFL Draft
Fred Lester is a Running back out of Alabama A&M selected No. 173 overall by the New York Jets in the 1994 NFL Draft. No regular-season snaps on record. Alabama A&M has produced 12 NFL draft picks since 1982.
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 Fred Lester drafted?
Fred Lester was selected No. 173 overall by the New York Jets in the 1994 NFL Draft (Rd 6). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1994/fred-lester.
What college did Fred Lester play for?
Fred Lester played college football at Alabama A&M in the SWAC. See every Alabama A&M draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/alabama-a-m-bulldogs.
How did Fred Lester's NFL career turn out?
No regular-season snaps on record. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1994/fred-lester.