Jackie Walker was drafted No. 28 overall by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 1986 NFL Draft out of Jackson State. 57 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 6 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #28
- Round
- 2
- Draft class
- 1986
- NFL games
- 57
- Years as starter
- 1
- Career AV
- 614th at Jackson State
The pick
How Jackie Walker came off the board in 1986.
- Position
- Linebacker LB
- College
-
Jackson State
SWAC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
57 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 6 career approximate value
- Games played
- 57
- Seasons as a starter
- 1
- Career approximate value
- 614th among Jackson State picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 6100% of career value
- Final season
- 19893 years after the draft
Around pick 28
Who came off the board on either side of Jackie Walker.
SMU
Florida · 4× Pro Bowl
LSU
Boise State
Jackson State in the 1986 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other LB picks from Jackson State
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Jackie Walker in the 1986 NFL Draft
Jackie Walker is a Linebacker out of Jackson State selected No. 28 overall by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 1986 NFL Draft. 57 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 6 career approximate value Jackson State has produced 41 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 Jackie Walker drafted?
Jackie Walker was selected No. 28 overall by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 1986 NFL Draft (Rd 2). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1986/jackie-walker.
What college did Jackie Walker play for?
Jackie Walker played college football at Jackson State in the SWAC. See every Jackson State draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/jackson-state-tigers.
How did Jackie Walker's NFL career turn out?
57 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 6 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1986/jackie-walker.