Chad Lavalais was drafted No. 142 overall by the Atlanta Falcons in the 2004 NFL Draft out of LSU. 30 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 9 career approximate value
2004 NFL Draft · Rd 5, Pick 10 · #142 overall
Chad Lavalais LSU Draft
Chad Lavalais was drafted No. 142 overall by the Atlanta Falcons in the 2004 NFL Draft out of LSU. 30 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 9 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #142
- Round
- 5
- Draft class
- 2004
- NFL games
- 30
- Years as starter
- 1
- Career AV
- 9119th at LSU
The pick
How Chad Lavalais came off the board in 2004.
- Position
- Defensive tackle DT
- College
-
LSU
SEC at the draft
- Measurables
- 6'2" · 302 lbs
- Pre-draft board
- No. 106 prospect69.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
30 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 9 career approximate value
- Games played
- 30
- Seasons as a starter
- 1
- Career approximate value
- 9119th among LSU picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 9100% of career value
- Final season
- 20051 years after the draft
Around pick 142
Who came off the board on either side of Chad Lavalais.
Wisconsin
Idaho
Washington State
Boston College
LSU in the 2004 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DT picks from LSU
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Chad Lavalais in the 2004 NFL Draft
Chad Lavalais is a Defensive tackle out of LSU selected No. 142 overall by the Atlanta Falcons in the 2004 NFL Draft. 30 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 9 career approximate value LSU has produced 244 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 Chad Lavalais drafted?
Chad Lavalais was selected No. 142 overall by the Atlanta Falcons in the 2004 NFL Draft (Rd 5, Pick 10). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2004/chad-lavalais.
What college did Chad Lavalais play for?
Chad Lavalais played college football at LSU in the SEC. See every LSU draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/lsu-tigers.
How did Chad Lavalais's NFL career turn out?
30 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 9 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2004/chad-lavalais.