Herkie Walls was drafted No. 170 overall by the Houston Oilers in the 1983 NFL Draft out of Texas. 38 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 5 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #170
- Round
- 7
- Draft class
- 1983
- NFL games
- 38
- Years as starter
- 1
- Career AV
- 5114th at Texas
The pick
How Herkie Walls came off the board in 1983.
- Position
- Wide receiver WR
- College
-
Texas
SEC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
38 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 5 career approximate value
- Games played
- 38
- Seasons as a starter
- 1
- Career approximate value
- 5114th among Texas picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 5100% of career value
- Final season
- 19874 years after the draft
Around pick 170
Who came off the board on either side of Herkie Walls.
Indiana
Arizona State
USC
North Carolina Central
Texas in the 1983 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other WR picks from Texas
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Herkie Walls in the 1983 NFL Draft
Herkie Walls is a Wide receiver out of Texas selected No. 170 overall by the Houston Oilers in the 1983 NFL Draft. 38 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 5 career approximate value Texas has produced 206 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 Herkie Walls drafted?
Herkie Walls was selected No. 170 overall by the Houston Oilers in the 1983 NFL Draft (Rd 7). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1983/herkie-walls.
What college did Herkie Walls play for?
Herkie Walls played college football at Texas in the SEC. See every Texas draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/texas-longhorns.
How did Herkie Walls's NFL career turn out?
38 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 5 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1983/herkie-walls.