Kevin Walker (linebacker)

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Kevin Walker
Born: (1965-12-24) December 24, 1965 (age 58)
Denville Township, New Jersey, U.S.
Career information
Position(s)Linebacker
Height6 ft 2 in (188 cm)
Weight228 lb (103 kg)
CollegeMaryland
High schoolWest Milford High School
NFL draft1988, Round: 3, Pick: 57
Career history
As player
1988–1992Cincinnati Bengals

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

Walker was a third round draft choice of 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

  1. ^ Kevin Walker Archived 2007-09-29 at the Wayback Machine, database Football. Accessed February 14, 2008.
  2. ^ "1988 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved 2023-09-24.

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