Derel Walker
Hamilton Tiger-Cats | |
Edmonton Eskimos | |
2019 | Toronto Argonauts |
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2021–2022 | Edmonton Elks |
2023 | Saskatchewan Roughriders |
2023–present | Hamilton Tiger-Cats |
*Off-season and/or practice roster only. | |
Career highlights and awards | |
| |
CFL All-Star | 2015, 2016 |
CFL East All-Star | 2019 |
CFL West All-Star | 2015, 2016, 2018 |
Career stats | |
Receptions | 474 |
Receiving yards | 6,681 |
Receiving average | 14.1 |
Receiving Touchdowns | 34 |
Derel Walker (born June 29, 1991) is a
Early career
Walker played high school football as well as baseball and track and field at Hillsboro High School in Hillsboro, Texas. He also participated in power-lifting. He was named an honorable mention to the 2008 Super Centex team and a member of the 2009 All-Centex team by the Waco Tribune-Herald.[1][2] From 2010 to 2011, he played junior college football at the local Trinity Valley Community College. During his two seasons at Trinity Valley, he made 44 catches for 864 yards and 10 touchdowns[3] while helping to lead his team to the second round of playoffs in 2011.[1]
Walker committed to transfer to Texas A&M in early 2012 to play for the Aggies.
Professional career
Tennessee Titans
Walker was eligible for the
Edmonton Eskimos
Walker was signed as a free agent by the
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
On January 5, 2017, Walker signed a reserve/future contract with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, reuniting him with college teammate Mike Evans.[20] He was released by the Buccaneers on September 2, 2017 after recording just one reception for 15 yards in the preseason.[21]
Edmonton Eskimos (II)
On September 6, 2017, it was announced that Walker had re-signed with the Edmonton Eskimos.[22] Walker only played in eight games for the Eskimos in 2017, but caught 48 passes for 634 yards with two touchdowns. On January 12, 2018, the Eskimos announced that they had signed Walker to a one-year contract extension through the 2018 season.[23] Walker was fourth in the league in receiving yards (875) in early September 2018 when it was announced we would miss the next six to eight games with a knee injury.[24] Walker missed the rest of the season, but was still named a divisional All-Star.
Toronto Argonauts
As a highly coveted free agent, Walker visited with Toronto Argonauts General Manager
Edmonton Elks (III)
Walker did not sign with a team in 2020 as the
Saskatchewan Roughriders
On March 2, 2023, it was announced that Walker had signed with the Saskatchewan Roughriders.[32] He played in one game with the team where he had three receptions for 28 yards and one receiving touchdown before being moved to the injured list. He was later released on August 9, 2023.[33]
Hamilton Tiger-Cats
On September 27, 2023, it was announced that Walker had signed with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats.[34]
References
- ^ a b c "Derel Walker". Texas A&M University Athletics. Retrieved August 22, 2015.
- ^ Conine, Chad (January 18, 2009). "TRIBUNE-HERALD SUPER CENTEX FOOTBALL TEAM 2008: A season to cherish for Midway". Waco Tribune-Herald. Retrieved August 22, 2015.
- ^ "Derel Walker". Edmonton Eskimos. Archived from the original on September 2, 2015. Retrieved August 22, 2015.
- ^ Dial, Jenny (February 1, 2012). "A&M: Aggies get playmakers, D-line help in talented 2012 recruiting class". Houston Chronicle. Retrieved August 22, 2015.
- ^ Cessna, Robert (August 12, 2012). "Texas A&M's QB race still wide open after open practice". McClatchy – Tribune Business News. Tribune Content Agency LLC.
- ^ Cessna, Robert (September 29, 2013). "Aggies' defense handle Razorbacks' 'kitchen-sink' offense, running backs take care of rest in 45–33 win". McClatchy – Tribune Business News. Tribune Content Agency LLC.
- ^ Bowen, Larry (October 27, 2013). "Key matchup: Pair of wideouts put on show at Kyle Field". McClatchy – Tribune Business News. Tribune Content Agency LLC.
- ^ "Five football recruits to enroll at Texas A&M in January". McClatchy – Tribune Business News. Tribune Content Agency LLC. December 20, 2013.
- ^ Cessna, Robert (January 1, 2014). "The Eagle, Bryan, Texas, Robert Cessna column". McClatchy – Tribune Business News. Tribune Content Agency LLC.
- ^ Roberson, Doug (January 1, 2014). "Trailing by 21 points, Manziel rallies Texas A&M past Duke in second half in a Chick-fil-A Bowl thriller". McClatchy – Tribune News Service. Tribune Content Agency LLC.
- ^ Moddejonge, Gerry (May 4, 2015). "Eskimos augment camp roster with QBs, receivers among dozen additions". Edmonton Sun. Retrieved August 22, 2015.
- ^ a b "Ticats put up 49 points in convincing win over Eskimos". CFL.ca. August 22, 2015. Archived from the original on August 22, 2015. Retrieved August 23, 2015.
- ^ Glennon, John (May 17, 2014). "Tennessee Titans test undrafted wide receivers". Tennessean. Retrieved August 22, 2015.
- ^ Wyatt, Jim (August 25, 2014). "Ken Whisenhunt on Titans' roster cuts: 'It's tough'". Tennessean. Retrieved August 22, 2015.
- ^ O'Leary, Chris (April 29, 2015). "Edmonton Eskimos sign seven players". Edmonton Journal. Retrieved August 23, 2015.
- ^ Moddejonge, Gerry (August 14, 2015). "Edmonton Eskimos: Walker fills in well for Adarius Bowman". Edmonton Sun. Retrieved August 23, 2015.
- ^ "Eskimos' Derel Walker wins CFL most outstanding rookie award". Edmonton Journal. Retrieved 2015-11-27.
- ^ "Eskimos release Walker; inks with Bucs - Article - TSN". TSN. 2017-01-05. Retrieved 2017-01-06.
- ^ "Derel Walker bidding farewell to Edmonton Eskimos". Edmonton Journal. 2016-11-22. Retrieved 2016-11-22.
- ^ "Buccaneers Add CFL Star Derel Walker". Buccaneers.com. January 5, 2017. Retrieved January 8, 2021.
- ^ Smith, Scott (September 2, 2017). "Wide Variety of Moves Gets Bucs to 53". Buccaneers.com. Archived from the original on 2017-12-08.
- ^ "Derel Walker back in Green and Gold, inks deal with Esks". CFL.ca. September 6, 2017.
- ^ "Eskimos Re-Sign Derel Walker - Edmonton Eskimos". Edmonton Eskimos. 2018-01-12. Retrieved 2018-01-12.
- ^ "Derel Walker to miss next 6-8 weeks with knee injury - CFL.ca". CFL.ca. 2018-09-06. Retrieved 2018-09-06.
- ^ TSN ca Staff (February 14, 2019). "All-Star WR Walker, Argos strike 1-year deal - TSN.ca". TSN. Retrieved February 17, 2019.
- ^ "CFL announces 2019 team award winners - CFL.ca".
- ^ "2019 CFL Division All-Stars Announced - CFL.ca".
- ^ "Derel Walker still unsigned on second day of CFL free agency - Sportsnet.ca". www.sportsnet.ca. Retrieved 2020-02-13.
- Edmonton Football Team. January 8, 2021.
- ^ "Elks extend Walker". Edmonton Elks. February 5, 2022.
- ^ "Transactions – Football player trades and signings". Canadian Football League. Retrieved February 15, 2023.
- ^ "Riders add standout receiver Derel Walker". Saskatchewan Roughriders. March 2, 2023.
- ^ "Roughriders release American WR Derel Walker". Canadian Football League. August 9, 2023.
- ^ "Tiger-Cats sign defensive lineman Davis II, receiver Walker". Hamilton Tiger-Cats. September 27, 2023.