Kevin Walker (cornerback)

Kevin Walker
No. 37, 27
PositionCornerback
Safety
Personal information
Born (1963-10-20) October 20, 1963 (age 61)
Greensboro, North Carolina, U.S.
Height5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Weight180 lb (82 kg)
Career information
High schoolBen L. Smith
(Greensboro, North Carolina)
CollegeEast Carolina
NFL draft1986: 6th round, 165th overall pick
Career history
* Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career NFL statistics
Interceptions2
Fumble recoveries1
Touchdowns1
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Kevin Cornelius Walker (born October 20, 1963) who went to Ben L. Smith High School in Greensboro, North Carolina was an All American defensive back for East Carolina University and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers of the National Football League (NFL).

While Walker was a playing for the East Carolina Pirates, he was the university’s Most Valuable Defensive Player in 1985.[1] He led the nation with nine interceptions in the 1985 college football season.[2]

Walker was Second-team All South Independent in 1984 and was First-team All South Independent in 1985. He led East Carolina University in most interceptions for three seasons. He recorded five interceptions in 1983, four interceptions in 1984 and nine interceptions in 1985.[1]

In 1986, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers drafted Walker in the sixth round with 165th overall pick.[3] He played for two seasons with the Buccaneers.

References

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  1. ^ a b ECUPirates. "2017ECUFootballFB_Final". ECU Pirates. 31 Jul 2017[full citation needed]
  2. ^ Staff writer. "Bucs sign 3 players". St. Petersburg Times. 17 Jul 1986
  3. ^ "1986 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved October 2, 2023.