Laughlin selected in the fourth round of the 1980 NFL draft by the Atlanta Falcons with the 91st overall pick.
As a team captain during his senior year of 1979 at Ohio State, Laughlin (along with Mike D'Andrea[1]) had a share in a blocked punt against Michigan, which was returned for what eventually proved to be the winning touchdown by Todd Bell.
The play put the Buckeyes on top 18–15, sending the team to the 1980 Rose Bowl.
In 1979 Laughlin was the Buckeyes MVP and an Academic All-Big Ten Conference honoree.
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