Dwight Walker was drafted No. 87 overall by the Cleveland Browns in the 1982 NFL Draft out of Nicholls St.. 38 regular-season games · 6 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #87
- Round
- 4
- Draft class
- 1982
- NFL games
- 38
- Career AV
- 64th at Nicholls St.
The pick
How Dwight Walker came off the board in 1982.
- Position
- Running back RB
- College
- Nicholls St.
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
38 regular-season games · 6 career approximate value
- Games played
- 38
- Career approximate value
- 64th among Nicholls St. picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 6100% of career value
- Final season
- 19875 years after the draft
Around pick 87
Who came off the board on either side of Dwight Walker.
East Carolina
Michigan State · Hall of Fame · 3× All-Pro · 7× Pro Bowl
Missouri
Baylor
Other RB picks from Nicholls St.
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Dwight Walker in the 1982 NFL Draft
Dwight Walker is a Running back out of Nicholls St. selected No. 87 overall by the Cleveland Browns in the 1982 NFL Draft. 38 regular-season games · 6 career approximate value Nicholls St. has produced 10 NFL draft picks since 1982.
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 Dwight Walker drafted?
Dwight Walker was selected No. 87 overall by the Cleveland Browns in the 1982 NFL Draft (Rd 4). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1982/dwight-walker.
What college did Dwight Walker play for?
Dwight Walker played college football at Nicholls St.. See every Nicholls St. draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/nichollsstate.
How did Dwight Walker's NFL career turn out?
38 regular-season games · 6 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1982/dwight-walker.