Ted Walton was drafted No. 221 overall by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 1980 NFL Draft out of UConn. No regular-season snaps on record.
- Overall pick
- #221
- Round
- 8
- Draft class
- 1980
The pick
How Ted Walton came off the board in 1980.
- Position
- Defensive back DB
- College
-
UConn
FBS Ind. at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
No regular-season snaps on record.
No regular-season career on record yet.
Games, starts, and approximate value appear here once the season data lands.
See the rest of the 1980 classAround pick 221
Who came off the board on either side of Ted Walton.
North Alabama
Eastern Illinois
Hawai'i
Other DB picks from UConn
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Ted Walton in the 1980 NFL Draft
Ted Walton is a Defensive back out of UConn selected No. 221 overall by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 1980 NFL Draft. No regular-season snaps on record. UConn has produced 37 NFL draft picks since 1980.
Where this data comes from
Pick order and career outcomes come from the nflverse draft archive; position, measurables, and conference at the time of the draft come from the college feed. Career columns stay empty until a player logs regular-season snaps.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Ted Walton drafted?
Ted Walton was selected No. 221 overall by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 1980 NFL Draft (Rd 8). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1980/ted-walton.
What college did Ted Walton play for?
Ted Walton played college football at UConn in the FBS Ind.. See every UConn draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/uconn-huskies.
How did Ted Walton's NFL career turn out?
No regular-season snaps on record. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1980/ted-walton.