Lamar Lathon

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Lamar Lathon
Date of birth: December 23, 1967 (1967-12-23) (age 40)
Place of birth: Flag of the United States Wharton, Texas
Career information
Position(s): Linebacker
College: Houston
NFL Draft: 1990 / Round: 1 / Pick: 15
Organizations
 As player:
1990-1994
1995-1998
Houston Oilers
Carolina Panthers
Career highlights and Awards
Pro Bowls: 1996
Stats at DatabaseFootball.com

Lamar Lavante Lathon (born December 23, 1967 in Wharton, Texas) is a former professional American football player who was selected by the Houston Oilers in the 1st round (15th overall) of the 1990 NFL Draft. A 6'3", 249 lbs. linebacker from the University of Houston, Lathan played in nine NFL seasons from 1990 to 1998 for the Oilers and the Carolina Panthers.

In 1996, Lathon recorded 13.5 sacks for the Panthers and was a Pro Bowl selection.