Anthony Walker was drafted No. 161 overall by the Indianapolis Colts in the 2017 NFL Draft out of Northwestern. 101 regular-season games · 5 seasons as a starter · 36 career approximate value
2017 NFL Draft · Rd 5, Pick 17 · #161 overall
Anthony Walker Northwestern Draft
Anthony Walker was drafted No. 161 overall by the Indianapolis Colts in the 2017 NFL Draft out of Northwestern. 101 regular-season games · 5 seasons as a starter · 36 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #161
- Round
- 5
- Draft class
- 2017
- NFL games
- 101
- Years as starter
- 5
- Career AV
- 366th at Northwestern
The pick
How Anthony Walker came off the board in 2017.
- Position
- Linebacker LB
- Measurables
- 6'1" · 238 lbs
- Pre-draft board
- No. 121 prospect68.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
101 regular-season games · 5 seasons as a starter · 36 career approximate value
- Games played
- 101
- Seasons as a starter
- 5
- Career approximate value
- 366th among Northwestern picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 2261% of career value
- Final season
- 20258 years after the draft
Around pick 161
Who came off the board on either side of Anthony Walker.
Texas A&M
Florida State
Boise State
Boston College · 1× All-Pro · 1× Pro Bowl
Northwestern in the 2017 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other LB picks from Northwestern
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Anthony Walker in the 2017 NFL Draft
Anthony Walker is a Linebacker out of Northwestern selected No. 161 overall by the Indianapolis Colts in the 2017 NFL Draft. 101 regular-season games · 5 seasons as a starter · 36 career approximate value Northwestern has produced 63 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 Anthony Walker drafted?
Anthony Walker was selected No. 161 overall by the Indianapolis Colts in the 2017 NFL Draft (Rd 5, Pick 17). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2017/anthony-walker.
What college did Anthony Walker play for?
Anthony Walker played college football at Northwestern in the Big Ten. See every Northwestern draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/northwestern-wildcats.
How did Anthony Walker's NFL career turn out?
101 regular-season games · 5 seasons as a starter · 36 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2017/anthony-walker.