Size
5'10", 200#
College
Jackson State University
Draft
Rd 1, 4th overall (1975)
Seasons
1975–1987
Career (regular season)
No statistical seasons on file.
2026 game log
No games on file for 2026.
Walter Payton — common questions
- What position does Walter Payton play?
- Walter Payton is listed as an RB.
- Which team does Walter Payton play for?
- Walter Payton was most recently listed with CHI.
- Where did Walter Payton go to college?
- Walter Payton played college football at Jackson State University.
- When was Walter Payton drafted?
- Walter Payton was selected in round 1, 4th overall, of the 1975 NFL Draft.
Related players
Drafted in round 1, 1975
- Steve BartkowskiQB · pick 1
- Randy WhiteDT · pick 2
- Ken HuffG · pick 3
- Mack MitchellDE · pick 5
- Robert BrazileOLB · pick 6
- Larry BurtonWR · pick 7
- Gary JohnsonDT · pick 8
- Mike FanningDT · pick 9
Also from Jackson State University
- James HoustonLB · 2022–2026
- Isaiah BoldenCB · 2023–2025
- Daniel WilliamsWR · 2017–2018
- Rico RichardsonWR · 2013–2015
- Jaymar JohnsonWR · 2008–2011
- Cletis GordonDB · 2006–2011
- Lavarus GilesRB · 2008–2008
- Jimmy SmithWR · 1992–2005