Joe Walter was drafted No. 181 overall by the Cincinnati Bengals in the 1985 NFL Draft out of Texas Tech. 166 regular-season games · 8 seasons as a starter · 55 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #181
- Round
- 7
- Draft class
- 1985
- NFL games
- 166
- Years as starter
- 8
- Career AV
- 554th at Texas Tech
The pick
How Joe Walter came off the board in 1985.
- Position
- Offensive tackle T
- College
-
Texas Tech
Big 12 at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
166 regular-season games · 8 seasons as a starter · 55 career approximate value
- Games played
- 166
- Seasons as a starter
- 8
- Career approximate value
- 554th among Texas Tech picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 55100% of career value
- Final season
- 199712 years after the draft
Around pick 181
Who came off the board on either side of Joe Walter.
LSU · 1× Pro Bowl
Wisconsin
Miami
Texas Tech in the 1985 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other T picks from Texas Tech
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Joe Walter in the 1985 NFL Draft
Joe Walter is a Offensive tackle out of Texas Tech selected No. 181 overall by the Cincinnati Bengals in the 1985 NFL Draft. 166 regular-season games · 8 seasons as a starter · 55 career approximate value Texas Tech has produced 89 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 Joe Walter drafted?
Joe Walter was selected No. 181 overall by the Cincinnati Bengals in the 1985 NFL Draft (Rd 7). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1985/joe-walter.
What college did Joe Walter play for?
Joe Walter played college football at Texas Tech in the Big 12. See every Texas Tech draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/texas-tech-red-raiders.
How did Joe Walter's NFL career turn out?
166 regular-season games · 8 seasons as a starter · 55 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1985/joe-walter.