Walter Johnson was drafted No. 46 overall by the Houston Oilers in the 1987 NFL Draft out of Louisiana Tech. 41 regular-season games · 3 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #46
- Round
- 2
- Draft class
- 1987
- NFL games
- 41
- Career AV
- 329th at Louisiana Tech
The pick
How Walter Johnson came off the board in 1987.
- Position
- Linebacker LB
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
41 regular-season games · 3 career approximate value
- Games played
- 41
- Career approximate value
- 329th among Louisiana Tech picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 267% of career value
- Final season
- 19892 years after the draft
Around pick 46
Who came off the board on either side of Walter Johnson.
Baylor
Stanford
Winston-Salem State
Notre Dame
Other LB picks from Louisiana Tech
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Walter Johnson in the 1987 NFL Draft
Walter Johnson is a Linebacker out of Louisiana Tech selected No. 46 overall by the Houston Oilers in the 1987 NFL Draft. 41 regular-season games · 3 career approximate value Louisiana Tech has produced 41 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 Johnson drafted?
Walter Johnson was selected No. 46 overall by the Houston Oilers in the 1987 NFL Draft (Rd 2). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1987/walter-johnson.
What college did Walter Johnson play for?
Walter Johnson played college football at Louisiana Tech in the Conference USA. See every Louisiana Tech draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/louisiana-tech-bulldogs.
How did Walter Johnson's NFL career turn out?
41 regular-season games · 3 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1987/walter-johnson.