Tyson Walter was drafted No. 179 overall by the Dallas Cowboys in the 2002 NFL Draft out of Ohio State. 47 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 4 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #179
- Round
- 6
- Draft class
- 2002
- NFL games
- 47
- Years as starter
- 1
- Career AV
- 4162nd at Ohio State
The pick
How Tyson Walter came off the board in 2002.
- Position
- Center C
- College
-
Ohio State
Big Ten at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
47 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 4 career approximate value
- Games played
- 47
- Seasons as a starter
- 1
- Career approximate value
- 4162nd among Ohio State picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 4100% of career value
- Final season
- 20064 years after the draft
Around pick 179
Who came off the board on either side of Tyson Walter.
Georgia Tech
Minnesota
Texas State
Florida
Ohio State in the 2002 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other C picks from Ohio State
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
Nick Mangold
C · NYJ · 2006
Ohio State · 2× All-Pro · 7× Pro Bowl
#161
Corey Linsley
C · GB · 2014
Ohio State · 1× All-Pro · 1× Pro Bowl
#59
Kirk Lowdermilk
C · MIN · 1985
Ohio State
#121
Jeff Uhlenhake
C · MIA · 1989
Ohio State
#62
Josh Myers
C · GB · 2021
Ohio State
#70
Pat Elflein
C · MIN · 2017
Ohio State
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Tyson Walter in the 2002 NFL Draft
Tyson Walter is a Center out of Ohio State selected No. 179 overall by the Dallas Cowboys in the 2002 NFL Draft. 47 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 4 career approximate value Ohio State has produced 284 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 Tyson Walter drafted?
Tyson Walter was selected No. 179 overall by the Dallas Cowboys in the 2002 NFL Draft (Rd 6). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2002/tyson-walter.
What college did Tyson Walter play for?
Tyson Walter played college football at Ohio State in the Big Ten. See every Ohio State draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/ohio-state-buckeyes.
How did Tyson Walter's NFL career turn out?
47 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 4 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2002/tyson-walter.