After graduation he was drafted by the Cardinals in the 15th round (170th overall) of the 1960 NFL Draft.
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Lanphear was also drafted in the eighth round of the 1960 NFL Draft by the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Drafted in 1960 by the Cleveland Browns of the National Football League in the 17th round (199th pick) Coleman opted to play in the CFL.