Frank Walker (American football)
Frank Walker with the Packers during pre-game warm-ups |
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| No. 25 Dallas Cowboys | |
| Cornerback | |
| Personal information | |
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| Date of birth: August 6, 1981 | |
| Place of birth: Tuskegee, Alabama | |
| Height: 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) | Weight: 196 lb (89 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College: Tuskegee | |
| NFL Draft: 2003 / Round: 6 / Pick: 207 | |
| Debuted in 2003 for the New York Giants | |
| Career history | |
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| Roster status: Active | |
| Career highlights and awards | |
| Career NFL statistics as of Week 15, 2011 | |
| Tackles | 180 |
| Sacks | 0 |
| Interceptions | 9 |
| Stats at NFL.com | |
Frank Bernard Walker (born August 6, 1981 in Tuskegee, Alabama) is an American football cornerback for the Dallas Cowboys of the National Football League. He was drafted by the New York Giants in the sixth round of the 2003 NFL Draft. He played college football at Tuskegee.
Walker has also been a member of the Green Bay Packers, Baltimore Ravens, Minnesota Vikings, and Tennessee Titans.
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[edit] College career
Walker played college football at Tuskegee University. He finished his career with 92 tackles, two sacks and six interceptions. He majored in mechanical engineering.
[edit] Professional career
[edit] New York Giants
Walker was originally selected by the New York Giants in the sixth round (207th overall) in the 2003 NFL Draft. In his rookie season he played in ten games recording 74 tackles and two interceptions. He made his first NFL appearance on October 26 at the Minnesota Vikings. The following season, he made 18 tackles and two interceptions. In 2005, he only made one tackle and one interception. In his final year with the Giants, he played in 11 games recording 13 tackles.[1]
[edit] Green Bay Packers
On March 13, 2007, Walker signed a one-year deal with the Green Bay Packers. Despite being brought in to play as the 3rd CB on the depth chart, Walker played a reduced role with the Packers during their 13-3 regular season run to their eventual loss to the New York Giants in the 2007 NFC Championship game. After Walker's one-year deal expired, he choose not to re sign with the Packers due to his lack of playing time.
[edit] Baltimore Ravens
On March 13, 2008, Walker was signed by the Baltimore Ravens.
[edit] Minnesota Vikings
Walker signed with the Minnesota Vikings on October 13, 2010.
[edit] Tennessee Titans
On August 3, 2011, Walker signed with the Tennessee Titans, but was released in September.
[edit] Dallas Cowboys
The Dallas Cowboys signed Walker on September 13, 2011.
[edit] References
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- 1981 births
- Living people
- People from Tuskegee, Alabama
- Players of American football from Alabama
- American football cornerbacks
- Tuskegee Golden Tigers football players
- New York Giants players
- Green Bay Packers players
- Baltimore Ravens players
- Minnesota Vikings players
- Tennessee Titans players
- Dallas Cowboys players