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1991 NFL Draft · Rd 4 · #88 overall

Sammy Walker Texas Tech Draft

Sammy Walker was drafted No. 88 overall by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 1991 NFL Draft out of Texas Tech. 26 regular-season games · 4 career approximate value

Overall pick
#88
Round
4
Draft class
1991
NFL games
26
Career AV
434th at Texas Tech

The pick

How Sammy Walker came off the board in 1991.

Drafted by

Pittsburgh Steelers

Rd 4 · #88 overall · AFC North

Full 1991 draft class (334 picks)
Position
Defensive back DB
College
Texas Tech Big 12 at the draft
Side of the ball
Defense

NFL career

26 regular-season games · 4 career approximate value

Games played
26
Career approximate value
434th among Texas Tech picks
AV with the drafting club
375% of career value
Final season
19932 years after the draft

Around pick 88

Who came off the board on either side of Sammy Walker.

#86 Dexter Davis DB · ARI Clemson #87 Moe Gardner DT · ATL Illinois College #89 Derek Russell WR · DEN Arkansas #90 Yancey Thigpen WR · LAC Winston-Salem State · 2× Pro Bowl

Other DB picks from Texas Tech

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

#133 Marcus Coleman DB · NYJ · 1996 Texas Tech #89 Carl Carter DB · ARI · 1986 Texas Tech #161 Lemuel Stinson DB · CHI · 1988 Texas Tech #21 Ted Watts DB · LV · 1981 Texas Tech #33 Roland Mitchell DB · BUF · 1987 Texas Tech #220 Tate Randle DB · MIA · 1982 Texas Tech

About this draft profile

Last updated Aug 24, 2026

Sammy Walker in the 1991 NFL Draft

Sammy Walker is a Defensive back out of Texas Tech selected No. 88 overall by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 1991 NFL Draft. 26 regular-season games · 4 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.

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Frequently asked questions

Where was Sammy Walker drafted?

Sammy Walker was selected No. 88 overall by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 1991 NFL Draft (Rd 4). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1991/sammy-walker.

What college did Sammy Walker play for?

Sammy Walker 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 Sammy Walker's NFL career turn out?

26 regular-season games · 4 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1991/sammy-walker.