Sammy Walker (American football)
American football player and coach (born 1969)
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Sammy William Walker (born January 20, 1969) is an American former professional football player who was a cornerback in the National Football League (NFL).
McKinney, Texas, U.S.
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| Position | Cornerback | ||||
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| Born | January 20, 1969 McKinney, Texas, U.S. | ||||
| Listed height | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) | ||||
| Listed weight | 203 lb (92 kg) | ||||
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| High school | McKinney | ||||
| College | Texas Tech | ||||
| NFL draft | 1991: 4th round, 88th overall pick | ||||
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Biography
Walker is one of 15 siblings. He was blinded in ninth grade, while helping his grandmother do some construction, and had laser surgery in 1992.[1]
He played three seasons for the Pittsburgh Steelers (1991–1992) and Green Bay Packers (1993–1994). He was selected by the Steelers in the fourth round of the 1991 NFL draft.[2] He played college football for the Texas Tech Red Raiders.
Walker was also an All-American sprinter for the Texas Tech Red Raiders track and field team, finishing 9th in the 100 m at the NCAA Division I Men's Outdoor Track and Field Championships.[3]
In 2011, Walker was a defensive coordinator with the indoor football team, Amarillo Venom.[4]
