Jim Lachey Biography

Jim Lachey graduated from Ohio State in 1985 and was chosen by the San Diego Chargers in the first round of the NFL draft that year. He was a starter in San Diego for three seasons and was then traded to the Oakland Raiders in 1988. He played just one game with the Raiders before being traded again, to the Washington Redskins.

The 6-foot-6, 294-pound Lachey became a free agent in 1992 but re-signed with Washington. He missed the entire 1993 season with a knee injury. Recurrent problems with the knee forced his premature retirement after the 1995 season.

Lachey was named to The Sporting News all-pro team from 1989 through 1991, Lachey played in the 1987, 1990 and 1991 Pro Bowls. Jim played 11 years in the NFL for the Washington Redskins and San Diego Chargers and was named All-Pro nine times.

Jim graduated from The Ohio State University as an All-American Offensive Tackle helping the Buckeyes to the Big Ten Championship and a berth in the Rose Bowl. He is employed by WBNS Radio as color analyst for the Ohio State University Football broadcasts.

Some of his accomplishments are:

• Named All-Pro nine times
• First round pick in the NFL draft
• Named to The Sporting News all-pro team 3 years in a row
• Played in 3 Pro Bowls
• 11 year NFL career
• Graduated from Ohio State University
• All American Football Player - Offensive Tackle