He was selected by the Detroit Lions in the fourth round (48th overall pick) of the 1962 NFL Draft.[3] He signed a contract to play for the Lions in December 1961.[4] He appeared in three games at the offensive tackle position for the team during its 1962 season.[3] In June 1963, he signed a contract to return to the Lions,[5] but he was released in August 1963.[6]
Later years
After his football career ended, Lomakoski worked as a sales representative for Procter & Gamble. He retired in Munising, Michigan, where he died in 1999 at age 58.[7] He was survived by his wife Karen, daughter Sarah Elizabeth, and son John David.[8]
References
^"John Lomakoski". Pro Football Archives. Retrieved September 2, 2022.