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1986 NFL Draft · Rd 2 · #45 overall

Walter Murray Hawai'i Draft

Walter Murray was drafted No. 45 overall by the Washington Commanders in the 1986 NFL Draft out of Hawai'i. 19 regular-season games · 4 career approximate value

Overall pick
#45
Round
2
Draft class
1986
NFL games
19
Career AV
426th at Hawai'i

The pick

How Walter Murray came off the board in 1986.

Drafted by

Washington Commanders

Rd 2 · #45 overall · NFC East

Full 1986 draft class (333 picks)
Position
Wide receiver WR
College
Hawai'i Mountain West at the draft
Side of the ball
Offense

NFL career

19 regular-season games · 4 career approximate value

Games played
19
Career approximate value
426th among Hawai'i picks
Final season
19871 years after the draft

Around pick 45

Who came off the board on either side of Walter Murray.

#43 Webster Slaughter WR · CLE San Diego State · 2× Pro Bowl #44 Mark Collins DB · NYG Cal State Fullerton #46 Erik Howard NT · NYG Washington State · 1× Pro Bowl #47 Jack Trudeau QB · IND Illinois College

Hawai'i in the 1986 draft

Teammates who went in the same class.

#227 Kent Kafentzis DB · ARI Hawai'i #245 Nuu Faaola RB · NYJ Hawai'i

Other WR picks from Hawai'i

The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.

#19 Ashley Lelie WR · DEN · 2002 Hawai'i #112 Greg Salas WR · LAR · 2011 Hawai'i #132 Kealoha Pilares WR · CAR · 2011 Hawai'i #160 Jeff Sydner WR · PHI · 1992 Hawai'i #170 Mike Akiu WR · TEN · 1985 Hawai'i #185 Chad Owens WR · JAX · 2005 Hawai'i

About this draft profile

Last updated Aug 24, 2026

Walter Murray in the 1986 NFL Draft

Walter Murray is a Wide receiver out of Hawai'i selected No. 45 overall by the Washington Commanders in the 1986 NFL Draft. 19 regular-season games · 4 career approximate value Hawai'i has produced 57 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.

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Frequently asked questions

Where was Walter Murray drafted?

Walter Murray was selected No. 45 overall by the Washington Commanders in the 1986 NFL Draft (Rd 2). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1986/walter-murray.

What college did Walter Murray play for?

Walter Murray played college football at Hawai'i in the Mountain West. See every Hawai'i draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/hawai-i-rainbow-warriors.

How did Walter Murray's NFL career turn out?

19 regular-season games · 4 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1986/walter-murray.