8 greatest Oregon Duck hidden gems from NFL Drafts since 2000
By Sam Fariss
Over the past decade, Oregon has had some phenomenal talent enter the NFL. From Justin Herbert to Kayvon Thibodeaux to Arik Armstead, the Ducks are dominating on the professional level.
While many of the Ducks have been selected in the early rounds of their respective NFL Drafts, a handful slipped through the cracks and waited to hear their names until the last day.
Since 2000, which former Oregon stars have turned into hidden gems after being overlooked in the NFL Draft?
Here are eight Ducks who went on to impressive professional careers despite being drafted well after the first round.
Joe Walker. player. . Linebacker. Joe Walker. Joe Walker. 8. 2016 NFL Draft, Round 7, Pick 251. 515.
- 99 total tackles
- 1 forced fumble
After Joe Walker was drafted 251st overall by the Philadelphia Eagles, Walker and the Eagles won Super Bowl LII and the former Duck was a world champion.
Walker went on to play three seasons with the Eagles, two with the Arizona Cardinals, as well as one season with the San Francisco 49ers and Washington Football Team, each.
Throughout his professional career, Walker had 99 tackles and 1 forced fumble for his various teams.