Neil Lomax
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Career End and Retirement
After limited play due to ongoing injury effects, Lomax retired at age 28 following the 1988 season, having spent all 8 years with the Cardinals franchise.
1988 1
Major Hip Injury
Lomax suffered a severe hip injury in Week 4 against the Dallas Cowboys, sidelining him for the remainder of the season and significantly impacting his career trajectory.
1987 1
Third Pro Bowl and Team Move
Lomax was selected to his third Pro Bowl amid a strike-shortened season; the Cardinals relocated from St. Louis to Phoenix, becoming the Phoenix Cardinals.
1985 2
First Playoff Appearance
The Cardinals made the playoffs with a wild card berth; Lomax started the loss to the Los Angeles Rams, completing 20 of 37 passes for 183 yards, 1 touchdown, and 2 interceptions.
Second Pro Bowl
Lomax made his second consecutive Pro Bowl appearance, passing for 3,215 yards and 18 touchdowns while helping the Cardinals reach the playoffs.
1984 1
Pro Bowl Selection
Lomax earned his first Pro Bowl honor after leading the Cardinals to an 10-6 record, throwing for 4,611 yards, 28 touchdowns, and 22 interceptions.
1981 2
Rookie Season Start
Lomax began his NFL career with the Cardinals, appearing in 7 games as a rookie and completing 59 of 112 passes for 678 yards, 2 touchdowns, and 9 interceptions.
Drafted by Cardinals
Neil Lomax was selected by the St. Louis Cardinals as the 12th overall pick in the first round of the 1981 NFL Draft out of Portland State University.
Frequently Asked Questions About Neil Lomax
How does Kyler Murray compare to Neil Lomax?
Neil Lomax owns the Cardinals' past with 22,771 yards and 136 TDs over eight gritty seasons, two Pro Bowls, and a 29.56 rating—his legacy locked in despite injury woes. Kyler Murray's chasing that ghost, flashy with wheels but still grinding for similar volume in this pass-happy era; one's the weathered blueprint, the other's the shiny remix.
Is Neil Lomax in the Pro Football Hall of Fame?
Nah, Neil Lomax ain't in Canton—no bust gleaming alongside the all-timers. His 22,771 yards and 136 TDs earned Pro Bowl nods in '84 and '88, but injuries nixed deeper runs, leaving him a Cardinals what-if instead of Hall pedestal stuff. Solid pro, just not immortalized there.
What is Neil Lomax doing now in 2026?
These days, Lomax runs Pro-Max, his sports promotion outfit, keeping the game close post-NFL. The Portland State legend who lit up I-AA with 106 college TDs now hustles events and endorsements—think behind-the-scenes wizardry, not sideline yapping. Low-key emperor of the biz world.
How would Neil Lomax perform in today's NFL?
Lomax's cannon arm from Portland State's Run-and-Shoot would feast under today's rules—no more bruising hits, nickel defenses everywhere. That 57.6% completion on 22K yards translates to 4,000-yard seasons easy, threading needles like '84's Pro Bowl magic. He'd be a top-12 guy, no doubt.
How does Neil Lomax compare to Jim Hart?
Jim Hart edges Lomax as the Cardinals' old-guard QB with a 34.49 rating to Neil's 29.56, both slinging it in tough NFC East trenches—Hart's longevity (17 years!) vs. Lomax's explosive peak (two Pro Bowls). Hart the steady vet, Lomax the flash that flickered out early; flip sides of the same redbird coin.