Walter Tate was drafted No. 266 overall by the Minnesota Vikings in the 1983 NFL Draft out of Tennessee State. No regular-season snaps on record.
- Overall pick
- #266
- Round
- 10
- Draft class
- 1983
The pick
How Walter Tate came off the board in 1983.
- Position
- Center C
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
No regular-season snaps on record.
No regular-season career on record yet.
Games, starts, and approximate value appear here once the season data lands.
See the rest of the 1983 classAround pick 266
Who came off the board on either side of Walter Tate.
Wyoming
Nebraska
UCLA
Penn State
Tennessee State in the 1983 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Walter Tate in the 1983 NFL Draft
Walter Tate is a Center out of Tennessee State selected No. 266 overall by the Minnesota Vikings in the 1983 NFL Draft. No regular-season snaps on record. Tennessee State has produced 34 NFL draft picks since 1981.
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 Walter Tate drafted?
Walter Tate was selected No. 266 overall by the Minnesota Vikings in the 1983 NFL Draft (Rd 10). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1983/walter-tate.
What college did Walter Tate play for?
Walter Tate played college football at Tennessee State in the OVC-Big South. See every Tennessee State draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/tennessee-state-tigers.
How did Walter Tate's NFL career turn out?
No regular-season snaps on record. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1983/walter-tate.