John Walker was drafted No. 136 overall by the New York Jets in the 1983 NFL Draft out of Nebraska-Omaha. 3 regular-season games · 1 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #136
- Round
- 5
- Draft class
- 1983
- NFL games
- 3
- Career AV
- 14th at Nebraska-Omaha
The pick
How John Walker came off the board in 1983.
- Position
- Nose tackle NT
- College
-
Nebraska-Omaha
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
3 regular-season games · 1 career approximate value
- Games played
- 3
- Career approximate value
- 14th among Nebraska-Omaha picks
- Final season
- 19874 years after the draft
Around pick 136
Who came off the board on either side of John Walker.
Michigan State
Clemson
Eastern Illinois
UCLA
Other players named John Walker
Different people who share this name in the draft archive.
Texas
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
John Walker in the 1983 NFL Draft
John Walker is a Nose tackle out of Nebraska-Omaha selected No. 136 overall by the New York Jets in the 1983 NFL Draft. 3 regular-season games · 1 career approximate value Nebraska-Omaha has produced 6 NFL draft picks since 1983.
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 John Walker drafted?
John Walker was selected No. 136 overall by the New York Jets in the 1983 NFL Draft (Rd 5). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1983/john-walker.
What college did John Walker play for?
John Walker played college football at Nebraska-Omaha. See every Nebraska-Omaha draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/nebraska-omaha-mavericks.
How did John Walker's NFL career turn out?
3 regular-season games · 1 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1983/john-walker.