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Leland Melvin is a former wide receiver out of Richmond, selected by the Detroit Lions with the 290th overall pick (round 11) in the 1986 NFL Draft. He did not appear in a regular-season NFL game.
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Leland Melvin Career Stats
Leland Melvin was selected in the 1986 NFL Draft but did not appear in a regular-season NFL game.
Source: nflverse · Updated Oct 18, 2026
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Detroit Lions 1986 Draft Class
| Rd | Pick | Player | Pos | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12 | Chuck Long | QB | Iowa |
| 2 | 29 | Garry James | RB | LSU |
| 3 | 69 | Joe Milinichik | G | N.C. State |
| 4 | 92 | Devon Mitchell | FS | Iowa |
| 5 | 119 | Oscar Smith | RB | Nicholls State |
| 8 | 205 | Allyn Griffin | WR | Wyoming |
| 9 | 231 | Lyle Pickens | DB | Colorado |
| 10 | 258 | Tracy Johnson | LB | Morningside |
| 12 | 317 | Allan Durden | DB | Arizona |