Kevin Walker (linebacker)
Born: | Denville Township, New Jersey, U.S. | December 24, 1965
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Career information | |
Position(s) | Linebacker |
Height | 6 ft 2 in (188 cm) |
Weight | 228 lb (103 kg) |
College | Maryland |
High school | West Milford High School |
NFL draft | 1988, Round: 3, Pick: 57 |
Career history | |
As player | |
1988–1992 | Cincinnati Bengals |
Career highlights and awards | |
Kevin Walker (born December 24, 1965) who went to West Milford High School in West Milford, New Jersey is a former American football linebacker for the Cincinnati Bengals of the National Football League (NFL).[1] Walker is most notable for making the tackle that ultimately ended the career of Bo Jackson.
Professional career
[edit]Walker was a third round draft choice of the Cincinnati Bengals out of the University of Maryland in the 1988 NFL draft.[2] Walker was a regular throughout the 1989 and 1990 seasons and was a part of the Cincinnati Bengals team that reached Super Bowl XXIII. During the 1990 playoffs, Walker made a routine tackle on Los Angeles Raiders star running back Bo Jackson that caused a serious hip injury that ended Jackson's football career.
Walker's career came to an end with an injury of his own torn knee ligament during a game against the Seattle Seahawks. Walker had previously injured a knee during the 1988 season.
References
[edit]- ^ Kevin Walker Archived 2007-09-29 at the Wayback Machine, database Football. Accessed February 14, 2008.
- ^ "1988 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved September 24, 2023.
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