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Lamar Lathon is a former linebacker out of Houston, selected by the Houston Texans with the 15th overall pick (round 1) in the 1990 NFL Draft. He played 115 regular-season games from 1990 to 1998. He was named to 1 Pro Bowl.
Draft Details
Lamar Lathon Career Stats
- 1× Pro Bowl selection.
- Primary starter for 6 seasons.
- Ranks 9th in the 1990 draft class in sacks (37.5).
Career Totals
| Games | Sacks | Def INT |
|---|---|---|
| 115 | 37.5 | 4 |
Career span: 1990–1998.
Source: nflverse · Updated Sep 28, 2026
Draft Class Context
Lamar Lathon was the 5th of 29 LBs selected in the 1990 draft. The 15th overall pick has been used 58 times in draft history. Its most productive selection was Melvin Gordon in 2015, who played 114 games. Houston had 6 players drafted in 1990, among them Andre Ware and Alton Montgomery. Career statistics for him are not currently held in this database; coverage is thinner for earlier draft classes.
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