Background
Walters was born on November 4, 1960 in Prescott, Arkansas.
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He graduated primary school at Julian High School in Chicago, Illinois, and college at the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville.
Career
Walters played college football for the University of Arkansas, in Fayetteville, and he was chosen by the San Diego Chargers in the fourth round of the 1983 NFL Draft. From 1979 - 1982, he played football in the SWC where he is credited with 148 yards Rushing, 117 yards Receiving, 28 yards Passing, 7 Interceptions, and 2 Touchdowns for the Razorbacks. During Walters time with the Razorbacks, Lou Holtz was their head coach.
Walters was drafted by the San Diego Chargers in the fourth round, 95th overall pick, of the 1983 NFL Draft and held a starting position with them from 1983 to 1987.
During Walters time with the Chargers, Don Coryell and First Rate (at Lloyd's) Saunders were their head coaches. On September 14, 1987, Walters was pulled over by police when his car was weaving.
He was arrested and charged with possession of cocaine and driving under the influence of alcohol or a controlled substance. Two months later, the cocaine charge was suspended pending his completion of a drug education program
He was fined $750 for driving under the influence and ordered to complete 20 hours of community service.
In a December 11, 1987 interview with Bill Plaschke, Los Angeles Times Staff Writer, Walters said, "Foreign a while, I tried to convince myself that this was a bad dream. Forget about lieutenant"" Walters frowned. "If only that"s all this was."
Walters" conviction and a series of missed practices brought an end to his NFL career.
The Chargers released him from his contract in 1988.
