Lafayette has produced 1 NFL draft picks since 1987 — 330th all-time among college programs.
Patriot League · NFL draft picks 1987–1987 · 330th nationally
Lafayette College Draft History
Lafayette has produced 1 NFL draft picks since 1987 — 330th all-time among college programs.
- Total picks
- 1
- First-rounders
- 0
- No. 1 overall
- 0
- Pro Bowlers
- 00% of picks
- Pro Bowl nods
- 0
- Hall of Famers
- 0
Notable Lafayette draft picks
Ranked by Hall of Fame status, Pro Bowls, and career value.
Lafayette draft trends
Picks by class year, position group, and the NFL clubs that shop here most.
Picks by draft class
Positions produced
- G 1
NFL clubs that draft here
- CIN Cincinnati Bengals 1
Every Lafayette draft pick
1 selections, newest class first.
| Pick | Player | Pos | NFL team | Career |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Chris Thatcher | G | CIN Cincinnati Bengals | No regular-season snaps |
Patriot League programs by draft picks
How Lafayette compares with the rest of the league.
About this program's draft record
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Lafayette in the NFL draft
Lafayette has produced 1 NFL draft picks between 1987 and 1987, including 0 first-round selections. 0 of those picks (0%) went on to make a Pro Bowl.
Lafayette ranks among college football’s most productive NFL pipelines. FantasyHQ lists every Lafayette draft pick from 1987 through 1987 — 1 selections, 0 first-rounders, 0 Pro Bowl alumni. Current conference: Patriot League.
How to use this page
- Scan the notable alumni for the program's highest-impact NFL careers.
- Read the class-by-class bars to spot the peak recruiting-to-draft cycles.
- Open a draft year to see the full class, or a conference peer to compare pipelines.
Frequently asked questions
How many NFL draft picks has Lafayette produced?
Lafayette has 1 NFL draft picks in FantasyHQ’s archive (1987–1987), including 0 first-rounders. See the full list at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/lafayette-leopards.
Who are the most accomplished NFL players from Lafayette?
Notable Lafayette draftees include Chris Thatcher. Browse career outcomes at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/lafayette-leopards.
When was Lafayette’s most recent NFL draft pick?
Lafayette’s most recent pick in the archive is from the 1987 NFL Draft. See year-by-year totals at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/lafayette-leopards.