Lakins fired a 10-inning gem en route to a 2-1 win over Nebraska in April.
The selection of Lakins marked the latest the Red Sox waited to take a pitcher in the Draft since 1992.
Round 7: RHP Ben Taylor, University of South Alabama
The Red Sox might have a future closer on their hands in Taylor. When the 6-foot-3, 225-pound righty moved to the bullpen full-time during his senior year, he took his game to another level.
"He was fantastic for us. He was our closer, but we'd bring him in the sixth and seventh if we needed to," said University of South Alabama head coach Mark Calvi.