Mike Walter was drafted No. 50 overall by the Dallas Cowboys in the 1983 NFL Draft out of Oregon. 149 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 46 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #50
- Round
- 2
- Draft class
- 1983
- NFL games
- 149
- Years as starter
- 7
- Career AV
- 4611th at Oregon
The pick
How Mike Walter came off the board in 1983.
- Position
- Linebacker LB
- College
-
Oregon
Big Ten at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
149 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 46 career approximate value
- Games played
- 149
- Seasons as a starter
- 7
- Career approximate value
- 4611th among Oregon picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 12% of career value
- Final season
- 199310 years after the draft
Around pick 50
Who came off the board on either side of Mike Walter.
North Carolina
Nebraska · Hall of Fame · 1× All-Pro · 4× Pro Bowl
Texas A&M
Kansas
Oregon in the 1983 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other LB picks from Oregon
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Mike Walter in the 1983 NFL Draft
Mike Walter is a Linebacker out of Oregon selected No. 50 overall by the Dallas Cowboys in the 1983 NFL Draft. 149 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 46 career approximate value Oregon has produced 153 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 Mike Walter drafted?
Mike Walter was selected No. 50 overall by the Dallas Cowboys in the 1983 NFL Draft (Rd 2). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1983/mike-walter.
What college did Mike Walter play for?
Mike Walter played college football at Oregon in the Big Ten. See every Oregon draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/oregon-ducks.
How did Mike Walter's NFL career turn out?
149 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 46 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1983/mike-walter.