Walker Lee Ashley was drafted No. 73 overall by the Minnesota Vikings in the 1983 NFL Draft out of Penn State. 94 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 13 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #73
- Round
- 3
- Draft class
- 1983
- NFL games
- 94
- Years as starter
- 1
- Career AV
- 1390th at Penn State
The pick
How Walker Lee Ashley came off the board in 1983.
- Position
- Linebacker LB
- College
-
Penn State
Big Ten at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
94 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 13 career approximate value
- Games played
- 94
- Seasons as a starter
- 1
- Career approximate value
- 1390th among Penn State picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 646% of career value
- Final season
- 19907 years after the draft
Around pick 73
Who came off the board on either side of Walker Lee Ashley.
LSU
Alabama
South Carolina
Penn State in the 1983 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Penn State · 3× Pro Bowl
#7
Todd Blackledge
QB · KC
Penn State
#88
Mike McCloskey
TE · TEN
Penn State
#122
Bill Contz
T · CLE
Penn State
#140
Gregg Garrity
WR · PIT
Penn State
#261
Dave Laube
G · DET
Penn State
#263
Pete Speros
G · SEA
Penn State
#268
Ralph Giacomarro
P · ATL
Penn State
Other LB picks from Penn State
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
Micah Parsons
LB · DAL · 2021
Penn State · 3× All-Pro · 5× Pro Bowl
#91
NaVorro Bowman
LB · SF · 2010
Penn State · 4× All-Pro · 3× Pro Bowl
#8
Shane Conlan
LB · BUF · 1987
Penn State · 3× Pro Bowl
#2
LaVar Arrington
LB · WAS · 2000
Penn State · 3× Pro Bowl
#55
Sean Lee
LB · DAL · 2010
Penn State · 1× All-Pro · 2× Pro Bowl
#43
Matt Millen
LB · LV · 1980
Penn State · 1× Pro Bowl
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Walker Lee Ashley in the 1983 NFL Draft
Walker Lee Ashley is a Linebacker out of Penn State selected No. 73 overall by the Minnesota Vikings in the 1983 NFL Draft. 94 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 13 career approximate value Penn State has produced 248 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 Walker Lee Ashley drafted?
Walker Lee Ashley was selected No. 73 overall by the Minnesota Vikings in the 1983 NFL Draft (Rd 3). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1983/walker-lee-ashley.
What college did Walker Lee Ashley play for?
Walker Lee Ashley played college football at Penn State in the Big Ten. See every Penn State draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/penn-state-nittany-lions.
How did Walker Lee Ashley's NFL career turn out?
94 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 13 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1983/walker-lee-ashley.