DeMarcus Walker was drafted No. 51 overall by the Denver Broncos in the 2017 NFL Draft out of Florida State. 101 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 24 career approximate value
2017 NFL Draft · Rd 2, Pick 19 · #51 overall
DeMarcus Walker Florida State Draft
DeMarcus Walker was drafted No. 51 overall by the Denver Broncos in the 2017 NFL Draft out of Florida State. 101 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 24 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #51
- Round
- 2
- Draft class
- 2017
- NFL games
- 101
- Years as starter
- 2
- Career AV
- 2472nd at Florida State
The pick
How DeMarcus Walker came off the board in 2017.
- Position
- Defensive end DE
- College
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Florida State
ACC at the draft
- Measurables
- 6'4" · 280 lbs
- Hometown
- Jacksonville, FL
- Pre-draft board
- No. 59 prospect80.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
101 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 24 career approximate value
- Games played
- 101
- Seasons as a starter
- 2
- Career approximate value
- 2472nd among Florida State picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 625% of career value
- Final season
- 20258 years after the draft
Around pick 51
Who came off the board on either side of DeMarcus Walker.
Alabama
Texas A&M
Notre Dame
Florida
Florida State in the 2017 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DE picks from Florida State
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
Brian Burns
DE · CAR · 2019
Florida State · 3× Pro Bowl
#130
Josh Sweat
DE · PHI · 2018
Florida State · 1× Pro Bowl
#83
Greg Spires
DE · NE · 1998
Florida State
#13
Kamerion Wimbley
DE · CLE · 2006
Florida State
#12
Alphonso Carreker
DE · GB · 1984
Florida State
#11
Derrick Alexander
DE · MIN · 1995
Florida State
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
DeMarcus Walker in the 2017 NFL Draft
DeMarcus Walker is a Defensive end out of Florida State selected No. 51 overall by the Denver Broncos in the 2017 NFL Draft. 101 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 24 career approximate value Florida State has produced 227 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 DeMarcus Walker drafted?
DeMarcus Walker was selected No. 51 overall by the Denver Broncos in the 2017 NFL Draft (Rd 2, Pick 19). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2017/demarcus-walker.
What college did DeMarcus Walker play for?
DeMarcus Walker played college football at Florida State in the ACC. See every Florida State draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/florida-state-seminoles.
How did DeMarcus Walker's NFL career turn out?
101 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 24 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2017/demarcus-walker.