Michael Walter (American football)
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| Position: | Linebacker | ||||
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| Born: | November 30, 1960 Salem, Oregon, U.S. | ||||
| Height: | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | ||||
| Weight: | 240 lb (109 kg) | ||||
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| High school: | Sheldon (Eugene, Oregon) | ||||
| College: | Oregon | ||||
| NFL draft: | 1983 / Round: 2 / Pick: 50 | ||||
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| Player stats at NFL.com · PFR | |||||
Michael David Walter (born November 30, 1960) is an American former professional football player who was a linebacker in the National Football League (NFL) for the San Francisco 49ers and Dallas Cowboys. He played college football for the Oregon Ducks.
Early years
Walter attended
track
team. He was named the most valuable player in the state's football All-star game.
Walter attended the University of Oregon where he was used as a linebacker, before being moved to defensive end as a sophomore.[2]
As a senior, he became the first-team captain in head coach
East–West Shrine Game and the Japan Bowl.[3]
Professional career
Dallas Cowboys
Walter was selected by the
1984 NFL Draft.[6]
San Francisco 49ers
On August 28,
Jack "Hacksaw" Reynolds.[7]
In
special teams. He would go on to have a 10-year career with the 49ers, while leading the team in tackles in three consecutive seasons: 1987 (94), 1988 (97) and 1989
(103).
Walter wasn't re-signed for the
NFL
.
Personal life
After football, he worked at Oak Tree Insurance. He has two daughters—a doctor and a business development executive, named Sarah and Allison.
References
- ^ "Settling into a special defense". Retrieved February 19, 2023.
- ^ "Oregon Ducks Football: Best Defensive Linemen of All-Time". Retrieved February 19, 2023.
- ^ "Walter named Oregon captain for season". Retrieved February 19, 2023.
- ^ "Walter taken in second round". Retrieved February 19, 2023.
- ^ "Leveling off". Retrieved February 19, 2023.
- ^ "Transactions". The Evening News. Retrieved January 4, 2023.
- ^ "Transactions". Retrieved February 19, 2023.