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3
Games
346
Rush Yards
2
Rush TD
1
Receptions
13
Rec Yards
Lionel Vital is a former running back out of Nicholls State, selected by the Washington Commanders with the 185th overall pick (round 7) in the 1985 NFL Draft. He played 3 regular-season games from 1985 to 1987.
Draft Details
Year
Round
Round 7
Pick
185th overall
Position
College
Lionel Vital Career Stats
Career Totals
| Games | Rush Yds | Rush TD | Rec | Rec Yds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 346 | 2 | 1 | 13 |
Career span: 1985–1987.
Source: nflverse · Updated Sep 28, 2026
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