Erik Walden was drafted No. 167 overall by the Dallas Cowboys in the 2008 NFL Draft out of Middle Tennessee. 145 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 37 career approximate value
2008 NFL Draft · Rd 6, Pick 1 · #167 overall
Erik Walden Middle Tennessee Draft
Erik Walden was drafted No. 167 overall by the Dallas Cowboys in the 2008 NFL Draft out of Middle Tennessee. 145 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 37 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #167
- Round
- 6
- Draft class
- 2008
- NFL games
- 145
- Years as starter
- 6
- Career AV
- 374th at Middle Tennessee
The pick
How Erik Walden came off the board in 2008.
- Position
- Defensive end DE
- Measurables
- 6'2" · 243 lbs
- Pre-draft board
- 20.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
145 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 37 career approximate value
- Games played
- 145
- Seasons as a starter
- 6
- Career approximate value
- 374th among Middle Tennessee picks
- Final season
- 20179 years after the draft
Around pick 167
Who came off the board on either side of Erik Walden.
Vanderbilt
UTEP
Georgia Tech
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About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Erik Walden in the 2008 NFL Draft
Erik Walden is a Defensive end out of Middle Tennessee selected No. 167 overall by the Dallas Cowboys in the 2008 NFL Draft. 145 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 37 career approximate value Middle Tennessee has produced 19 NFL draft picks since 1983.
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 Erik Walden drafted?
Erik Walden was selected No. 167 overall by the Dallas Cowboys in the 2008 NFL Draft (Rd 6, Pick 1). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2008/erik-walden.
What college did Erik Walden play for?
Erik Walden played college football at Middle Tennessee in the Sun Belt. See every Middle Tennessee draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/middle-tennessee-blue-raiders.
How did Erik Walden's NFL career turn out?
145 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 37 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2008/erik-walden.