J.D. Walton was drafted No. 80 overall by the Denver Broncos in the 2010 NFL Draft out of Baylor. 56 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 22 career approximate value
2010 NFL Draft · Rd 3, Pick 16 · #80 overall
J.D. Walton Baylor Draft
J.D. Walton was drafted No. 80 overall by the Denver Broncos in the 2010 NFL Draft out of Baylor. 56 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 22 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #80
- Round
- 3
- Draft class
- 2010
- NFL games
- 56
- Years as starter
- 3
- Career AV
- 2224th at Baylor
The pick
How J.D. Walton came off the board in 2010.
- Position
- Center C
- College
-
Baylor
Big 12 at the draft
- Measurables
- 6'3" · 300 lbs
- Hometown
- Allen, TX
- Pre-draft board
- 59.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
56 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 22 career approximate value
- Games played
- 56
- Seasons as a starter
- 3
- Career approximate value
- 2224th among Baylor picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 1464% of career value
- Final season
- 20155 years after the draft
Around pick 80
Who came off the board on either side of J.D. Walton.
LSU
Washington
Arizona
SMU · 2× Pro Bowl
Baylor in the 2010 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other C picks from Baylor
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
J.D. Walton in the 2010 NFL Draft
J.D. Walton is a Center out of Baylor selected No. 80 overall by the Denver Broncos in the 2010 NFL Draft. 56 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 22 career approximate value Baylor has produced 109 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 J.D. Walton drafted?
J.D. Walton was selected No. 80 overall by the Denver Broncos in the 2010 NFL Draft (Rd 3, Pick 16). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2010/j-d-walton.
What college did J.D. Walton play for?
J.D. Walton played college football at Baylor in the Big 12. See every Baylor draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/baylor-bears.
How did J.D. Walton's NFL career turn out?
56 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 22 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2010/j-d-walton.