Herschel Walker was drafted No. 114 overall by the Dallas Cowboys in the 1985 NFL Draft out of Georgia. 187 regular-season games · 8 seasons as a starter · 78 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #114
- Round
- 5
- Draft class
- 1985
- NFL games
- 187
- Years as starter
- 8
- Career AV
- 789th at Georgia
- Pro Bowls
- 2
The pick
How Herschel Walker came off the board in 1985.
- Position
- Running back RB
- College
-
Georgia
SEC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
187 regular-season games · 8 seasons as a starter · 78 career approximate value
- Games played
- 187
- Seasons as a starter
- 8
- Career approximate value
- 789th among Georgia picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 3747% of career value
- Final season
- 199712 years after the draft
- Accolades
- 2× Pro Bowl
Around pick 114
Who came off the board on either side of Herschel Walker.
SMU
Auburn · Hall of Fame · 2× All-Pro · 5× Pro Bowl
Boston College
Clemson
Georgia in the 1985 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other RB picks from Georgia
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
Georgia · Hall of Fame · 3× All-Pro · 3× Pro Bowl
#35
Nick Chubb
RB · CLE · 2018
Georgia · 4× Pro Bowl
#10
Todd Gurley
RB · LAR · 2015
Georgia · 2× All-Pro · 3× Pro Bowl
#63
James Cook
RB · BUF · 2022
Georgia · 3× Pro Bowl
#3
Garrison Hearst
RB · ARI · 1993
Georgia · 2× Pro Bowl
#24
Rodney Hampton
RB · NYG · 1990
Georgia · 2× Pro Bowl
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Herschel Walker in the 1985 NFL Draft
Herschel Walker is a Running back out of Georgia selected No. 114 overall by the Dallas Cowboys in the 1985 NFL Draft. 187 regular-season games · 8 seasons as a starter · 78 career approximate value Georgia has produced 242 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 Herschel Walker drafted?
Herschel Walker was selected No. 114 overall by the Dallas Cowboys in the 1985 NFL Draft (Rd 5). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1985/herschel-walker.
What college did Herschel Walker play for?
Herschel Walker played college football at Georgia in the SEC. See every Georgia draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/georgia-bulldogs.
How did Herschel Walker's NFL career turn out?
187 regular-season games · 8 seasons as a starter · 78 career approximate value Accolades: 2× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1985/herschel-walker.