Wally Kersten was drafted No. 117 overall by the Los Angeles Rams in the 1982 NFL Draft out of Minnesota. 3 regular-season games
- Overall pick
- #117
- Round
- 5
- Draft class
- 1982
- NFL games
- 3
The pick
How Wally Kersten came off the board in 1982.
- Position
- Offensive tackle T
- College
-
Minnesota
Big Ten at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
3 regular-season games
- Games played
- 3
- Final season
- 19820 years after the draft
Around pick 117
Who came off the board on either side of Wally Kersten.
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Minnesota in the 1982 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other T picks from Minnesota
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About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Wally Kersten in the 1982 NFL Draft
Wally Kersten is a Offensive tackle out of Minnesota selected No. 117 overall by the Los Angeles Rams in the 1982 NFL Draft. 3 regular-season games Minnesota has produced 89 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 Wally Kersten drafted?
Wally Kersten was selected No. 117 overall by the Los Angeles Rams in the 1982 NFL Draft (Rd 5). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1982/wally-kersten.
What college did Wally Kersten play for?
Wally Kersten played college football at Minnesota in the Big Ten. See every Minnesota draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/minnesota-golden-gophers.
How did Wally Kersten's NFL career turn out?
3 regular-season games Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1982/wally-kersten.