Brandon LaFell was drafted No. 78 overall by the Carolina Panthers in the 2010 NFL Draft out of LSU. 125 regular-season games · 5 seasons as a starter · 43 career approximate value
2010 NFL Draft · Rd 3, Pick 14 · #78 overall
Brandon LaFell LSU Draft
Brandon LaFell was drafted No. 78 overall by the Carolina Panthers in the 2010 NFL Draft out of LSU. 125 regular-season games · 5 seasons as a starter · 43 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #78
- Round
- 3
- Draft class
- 2010
- NFL games
- 125
- Years as starter
- 5
- Career AV
- 4336th at LSU
The pick
How Brandon LaFell came off the board in 2010.
- Position
- Wide receiver WR
- College
-
LSU
SEC at the draft
- Measurables
- 6'3" · 211 lbs
- Hometown
- Houston, TX
- Pre-draft board
- No. 69 prospect77.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
125 regular-season games · 5 seasons as a starter · 43 career approximate value
- Games played
- 125
- Seasons as a starter
- 5
- Career approximate value
- 4336th among LSU picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 1944% of career value
- Final season
- 20188 years after the draft
Around pick 78
Who came off the board on either side of Brandon LaFell.
USC
Washington
Baylor
LSU in the 2010 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other WR picks from LSU
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
Ja'Marr Chase
WR · CIN · 2021
LSU · 2× All-Pro · 5× Pro Bowl
#63
Jarvis Landry
WR · MIA · 2014
LSU · 5× Pro Bowl
#22
Justin Jefferson
WR · MIN · 2020
LSU · 2× All-Pro · 4× Pro Bowl
#12
Odell Beckham Jr.
WR · NYG · 2014
LSU · 3× Pro Bowl
#114
Carlos Carson
WR · KC · 1980
LSU · 2× Pro Bowl
#179
Eric Martin
WR · NO · 1985
LSU · 1× Pro Bowl
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Brandon LaFell in the 2010 NFL Draft
Brandon LaFell is a Wide receiver out of LSU selected No. 78 overall by the Carolina Panthers in the 2010 NFL Draft. 125 regular-season games · 5 seasons as a starter · 43 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 Brandon LaFell drafted?
Brandon LaFell was selected No. 78 overall by the Carolina Panthers in the 2010 NFL Draft (Rd 3, Pick 14). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2010/brandon-lafell.
What college did Brandon LaFell play for?
Brandon LaFell 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 Brandon LaFell's NFL career turn out?
125 regular-season games · 5 seasons as a starter · 43 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2010/brandon-lafell.