25. Eric Lane- Lane was the 196th pick in the eighth round of the 1981 draft by the Seattle Seahawks. Lane started out his Seahawks career as a kick returner but was able to make his way into a starting running back position by year four.
1984 was the only season that lane started more than three games and put up by far the best numbers of his seven-year career. During that year, Lane started seven games and was used a fair amount in both the running and passing game. Lane had 80 carries for 299 yards and four touchdowns, which were all carries highs. He also caught 11 passes for 102 yards and another score.
The best game of his NFL career also came in 1984. Against the Minnesota Vikings, Lane carried the ball 14 times for 113 yards and a touchdown in a 20-12 Seahawks victory over the Vikings. That was his only 100 yard game as an NFL running back.
For his career, Lane appeared in 97 games including 12 as a starter. He rushed for 405 yards and four touchdowns on 124 carries. Lane also caught 42 passes for 357 yards and two scores.
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