Education
A native of Miami, Walker attended the city"s Northwestern High School, where he played cornerback, punter and goalline receiver for the Bulls, earning honorable mention All-Dade County as a senior.
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Career
He played college football at Texas Southern, and was drafted by the Ravens in the 4th round of the 2015 NFL draft, ultimately playing only one season with the team Walker died on March 18, 2016, from injuries sustained from a dirt bike accident in Florida. Walker was teammates with Teddy Bridgewater and Amari Cooper.
Unrecognized by recruiting analysts and football scouts, Walker"s only scholarship offer came from Texas Southern University.
In his true freshman year at Texas Southern, Walker recorded 22 tackles (17 solo), three interceptions (59 return yards) and a career-best 11 deflected passes. In his senior year, he earned Second-team All-Southwestern Athletic Conference (2014).
Walker was selected in the 4th round of the 2015 NFL Draft by the Baltimore Ravens making him the highest draft selection from Texas Southern since Joe Burch in 1994. In his only professional season, Walker played in eight games, with his primary contributions going toward special teams for the Ravens, including two tackles.
On March 17, 2016, Walker was fatally injured while dirt biking when he collided with a Ford Escape at an intersection in Liberty City, Florida.
He was transported to Jackson Memorial Hospital in Miami, Florida in critical condition after sustaining serious head injuries and spent all night in surgery, but died the following evening. According to reports Walker was riding at night without a helmet, had no headlights on, and was wearing dark clothing. Walker was 23.
