Walt Bellamy was drafted No. 257 overall by the Atlanta Falcons in the 1980 NFL Draft out of VMI. No regular-season snaps on record.
- Overall pick
- #257
- Round
- 10
- Draft class
- 1980
The pick
How Walt Bellamy came off the board in 1980.
- Position
- Defensive back DB
- 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 257
Who came off the board on either side of Walt Bellamy.
Ball State
Washington
Nebraska
Chattanooga
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Walt Bellamy in the 1980 NFL Draft
Walt Bellamy is a Defensive back out of VMI selected No. 257 overall by the Atlanta Falcons in the 1980 NFL Draft. No regular-season snaps on record. VMI has produced 2 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 Walt Bellamy drafted?
Walt Bellamy was selected No. 257 overall by the Atlanta Falcons in the 1980 NFL Draft (Rd 10). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1980/walt-bellamy.
What college did Walt Bellamy play for?
Walt Bellamy played college football at VMI in the Southern Conference. See every VMI draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/vmi-keydets.
How did Walt Bellamy's NFL career turn out?
No regular-season snaps on record. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1980/walt-bellamy.