J. D. Walton
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Denver Broncos
Walton was selected by the Denver Broncos in the third round (80th overall) of the 2010 NFL Draft2010 NFL Draft
The 2010 NFL Draft was the 75th annual meeting of National Football League franchises to select newly eligible football players. Unlike previous years, the 2010 draft took place over three days, at Radio City Music Hall in New York City, with the first round on Thursday, April 22, 2010, at 7:30 pm...
. He was the second center to be picked in the draft, after first rounder Maurkice Pouncey
Maurkice Pouncey
The Pittsburgh Steelers chose Pouncey in the first round of the 2010 NFL Draft. His rookie year, he started in all 16 games played at the center position, and was selected to the Pro Bowl.-Personal:...
. Walton signed a four-year contract on June 17, 2010.