Kevin Walker (cornerback)

Kevin Walker (born 20 October 1963 in Greensboro, North Carolina) 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.

Kevin Walker
Born: (1963-10-20) October 20, 1963
Greensboro, North Carolina
Career information
Position(s)CB, S
Height5 ft 11 in (180 cm)
Weight180 lb (82 kg)
CollegeEast Carolina University
NFL draft1986 / Round: 6 / Pick: 165
Career history
As player
1986–1987Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Career stats

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.[3]

In 1986, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers drafted Walker in the 6th round with 165th pick.[4] He played for two seasons with the Buccaneers.

References
  1. ECUPirates. "2017ECUFootballFB_Final". ECU Pirates. 31 Jul 2017
  2. Staff writer. "Bucs sign 3 players". St. Petersburg Times. 17 Jul 1986
  3. ECUPirates. "2017ECUFootballFB_Final". ECU Pirates. 31 Jul 2017
  4. ECUPirates. "2017ECUFootballFB_Final". ECU Pirates. 31 Jul 2017
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