Derrick Walker was drafted No. 163 overall by the San Diego Chargers in the 1990 NFL Draft out of Michigan. 129 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 16 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #163
- Round
- 6
- Draft class
- 1990
- NFL games
- 129
- Years as starter
- 6
- Career AV
- 1678th at Michigan
The pick
How Derrick Walker came off the board in 1990.
- Position
- Tight end TE
- College
-
Michigan
Big Ten at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
129 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 16 career approximate value
- Games played
- 129
- Seasons as a starter
- 6
- Career approximate value
- 1678th among Michigan picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 956% of career value
- Final season
- 19999 years after the draft
Around pick 163
Who came off the board on either side of Derrick Walker.
Washington State
Oklahoma
LSU
Northern Arizona
Michigan in the 1990 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other TE picks from Michigan
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Derrick Walker in the 1990 NFL Draft
Derrick Walker is a Tight end out of Michigan selected No. 163 overall by the San Diego Chargers in the 1990 NFL Draft. 129 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 16 career approximate value Michigan has produced 231 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 Derrick Walker drafted?
Derrick Walker was selected No. 163 overall by the San Diego Chargers in the 1990 NFL Draft (Rd 6). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1990/derrick-walker.
What college did Derrick Walker play for?
Derrick Walker played college football at Michigan in the Big Ten. See every Michigan draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/michigan-wolverines.
How did Derrick Walker's NFL career turn out?
129 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 16 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1990/derrick-walker.