Walt Bowyer was drafted No. 254 overall by the Denver Broncos in the 1983 NFL Draft out of Arizona State. 61 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 13 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #254
- Round
- 10
- Draft class
- 1983
- NFL games
- 61
- Years as starter
- 1
- Career AV
- 1347th at Arizona State
The pick
How Walt Bowyer came off the board in 1983.
- Position
- Defensive end DE
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
61 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 13 career approximate value
- Games played
- 61
- Seasons as a starter
- 1
- Career approximate value
- 1347th among Arizona State picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 13100% of career value
- Final season
- 19885 years after the draft
Around pick 254
Who came off the board on either side of Walt Bowyer.
Murray State
Ole Miss
Texas Tech
Arizona State in the 1983 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Arizona State
#29
Vernon Maxwell
LB · IND
Arizona State
#33
Mike Richardson
DB · CHI
Arizona State
#41
Ron Brown
WR · CLE
Arizona State · 1× All-Pro · 1× Pro Bowl
#77
Bryan Caldwell
DE · DAL
Arizona State
#92
Ron Wetzel
TE · KC
Arizona State
#169
Alvin Moore
RB · IND
Arizona State
#181
Mike Black
P · DET
Arizona State
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The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Walt Bowyer in the 1983 NFL Draft
Walt Bowyer is a Defensive end out of Arizona State selected No. 254 overall by the Denver Broncos in the 1983 NFL Draft. 61 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 13 career approximate value Arizona State has produced 151 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 Walt Bowyer drafted?
Walt Bowyer was selected No. 254 overall by the Denver Broncos in the 1983 NFL Draft (Rd 10). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1983/walt-bowyer.
What college did Walt Bowyer play for?
Walt Bowyer played college football at Arizona State in the Big 12. See every Arizona State draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/arizona-state-sun-devils.
How did Walt Bowyer's NFL career turn out?
61 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/walt-bowyer.