LB · Atlanta Falcons
Jim Laughlin
Age 67 · 183 cm (6'0") · 101 kg · Born Jul 5, 1958 · Ohio State
NFL career
1980
debut year
1987
last season
8
seasons
—
jersey
College: Ohio State
1980 NFL Draft
Rd 4
round
#91
overall pick
ATL
drafted by
Career badges
Retired
External profiles
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1980 NFL Draft · Round 4 class
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#84
#86
#87
#89
#90
#92
#92
#92
#92
#92
Ricky Churchman
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#85
Eric Hipple
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#86
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#87
Fred Nixon
WR · GNB
#88
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#89
Rusty Lisch
QB · STL
#90
Danny Pittman
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#92
Dennis Johnson
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LB peers of the era
Other LBs who debuted within five seasons of Jim Laughlin.
Born on July 5
Terry Owens
1944 · Los Angeles Chargers
Sam Davis
1944 · Pittsburgh Steelers
George Kunz
1947 · Baltimore Ravens
Joe Sweet
1948 · Los Angeles Chargers
Dave Davis
1948 · New Orleans Saints
Johnny Rodgers
1951 · Los Angeles Chargers
George Franklin
1954 · New York Giants
James Owens
1955 · Tampa Bay Buccaneers