Walter Young was drafted No. 226 overall by the Carolina Panthers in the 2003 NFL Draft out of Illinois College. 9 regular-season games
- Overall pick
- #226
- Round
- 7
- Draft class
- 2003
- NFL games
- 9
The pick
How Walter Young came off the board in 2003.
- Position
- Wide receiver WR
- Measurables
- 214 lbs
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
9 regular-season games
- Games played
- 9
- Final season
- 20063 years after the draft
Around pick 226
Who came off the board on either side of Walter Young.
Kansas State
Florida State
Florida
Mississippi State
Illinois College in the 2003 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other WR picks from Illinois College
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
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#39
Arrelious Benn
WR · TB · 2010
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#221
Mike Martin
WR · CIN · 1983
Illinois College
#313
Oliver Williams
WR · CHI · 1983
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#74
Pat Bryant
WR · DEN · 2025
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#30
A.J. Jenkins
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Illinois College
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Walter Young in the 2003 NFL Draft
Walter Young is a Wide receiver out of Illinois College selected No. 226 overall by the Carolina Panthers in the 2003 NFL Draft. 9 regular-season games Illinois College has produced 120 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 Walter Young drafted?
Walter Young was selected No. 226 overall by the Carolina Panthers in the 2003 NFL Draft (Rd 7, Pick 12). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2003/walter-young.
What college did Walter Young play for?
Walter Young played college football at Illinois College in the Big Ten. See every Illinois College draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/illinois-college-blueboys.
How did Walter Young's NFL career turn out?
9 regular-season games Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2003/walter-young.