Walter Abercrombie was drafted No. 12 overall by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 1982 NFL Draft out of Baylor. 84 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 32 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #12
- Round
- 1
- Draft class
- 1982
- NFL games
- 84
- Years as starter
- 4
- Career AV
- 3218th at Baylor
The pick
How Walter Abercrombie came off the board in 1982.
- Position
- Running back RB
- College
-
Baylor
Big 12 at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
84 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 32 career approximate value
- Games played
- 84
- Seasons as a starter
- 4
- Career approximate value
- 3218th among Baylor picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 32100% of career value
- Final season
- 19886 years after the draft
Around pick 12
Who came off the board on either side of Walter Abercrombie.
USC · Hall of Fame · 2× All-Pro · 6× Pro Bowl
Tennessee
Georgia
Richmond
Baylor in the 1982 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other RB picks from Baylor
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Walter Abercrombie in the 1982 NFL Draft
Walter Abercrombie is a Running back out of Baylor selected No. 12 overall by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 1982 NFL Draft. 84 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 32 career approximate value Baylor has produced 109 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 Walter Abercrombie drafted?
Walter Abercrombie was selected No. 12 overall by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 1982 NFL Draft (Rd 1). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1982/walter-abercrombie.
What college did Walter Abercrombie play for?
Walter Abercrombie played college football at Baylor in the Big 12. See every Baylor draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/baylor-bears.
How did Walter Abercrombie's NFL career turn out?
84 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 32 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1982/walter-abercrombie.