LANCE MEHL

'Lance Alan Mehl' (born February 14, 1958 in Bellaire, Ohio) is a former professional American football player. He played 8 seasons for the New York Jets of the National Football League from 1980-1987. He was an All-American at Penn State University.
He was selected by the Jets in the 3rd round (#69 overall) of the 1980 NFL Draft. He was named to the Pro Bowl in (1985).
Mehl was the leading tackler for the unbeaten 1978 Nittany Lion team. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Arts Education from Penn State University in 1980.
Mehl was a three-sport team captain at Bellaire High School in Bellaire, Ohio in football, baseball, and basketball.
Today, Lance works with troubled youth in hopes of leading them away from a discouraging future. He is the father of four sons: Lance, Lucas, Logan, and Layne.

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★ Ohio Valley Athletic Conference Hall of Fame

★ New York Jets All-Time Team

★ Lance Mehl bio, databasefootball.com