Laken Tomlinson was drafted No. 28 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 2015 NFL Draft out of Duke. 173 regular-season games · 10 seasons as a starter · 55 career approximate value
2015 NFL Draft · Rd 1, Pick 28 · #28 overall
Laken Tomlinson Duke Draft
Laken Tomlinson was drafted No. 28 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 2015 NFL Draft out of Duke. 173 regular-season games · 10 seasons as a starter · 55 career approximate value
1× Pro Bowl
- Overall pick
- #28
- Round
- 1
- Draft class
- 2015
- NFL games
- 173
- Years as starter
- 10
- Career AV
- 551st at Duke
- Pro Bowls
- 1
The pick
How Laken Tomlinson came off the board in 2015.
- Position
- Guard G
- College
-
Duke
ACC at the draft
- Measurables
- 6'3" · 323 lbs
- Hometown
- Chicago, IL
- Pre-draft board
- No. 53 prospect82.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
173 regular-season games · 10 seasons as a starter · 55 career approximate value
- Games played
- 173
- Seasons as a starter
- 10
- Career approximate value
- 551st among Duke picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 1120% of career value
- Final season
- 202510 years after the draft
- Accolades
- 1× Pro Bowl
Around pick 28
Who came off the board on either side of Laken Tomlinson.
UCF
UConn · 1× Pro Bowl
Miami
Arizona State
Duke in the 2015 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other G picks from Duke
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Laken Tomlinson in the 2015 NFL Draft
Laken Tomlinson is a Guard out of Duke selected No. 28 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 2015 NFL Draft. 173 regular-season games · 10 seasons as a starter · 55 career approximate value Duke has produced 32 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 Laken Tomlinson drafted?
Laken Tomlinson was selected No. 28 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 2015 NFL Draft (Rd 1, Pick 28). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2015/laken-tomlinson.
What college did Laken Tomlinson play for?
Laken Tomlinson played college football at Duke in the ACC. See every Duke draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/duke-blue-devils.
How did Laken Tomlinson's NFL career turn out?
173 regular-season games · 10 seasons as a starter · 55 career approximate value Accolades: 1× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2015/laken-tomlinson.