Kevin Walker (linebacker)

Kevin Walker (born December 24, 1965 in Denville, New Jersey) 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.[1] Walker is most notable for making the tackle that ultimately ended the career of Bo Jackson.

Kevin Walker
Born: (1965-12-24) December 24, 1965
Denville Township, New Jersey
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

Professional career

Walker was a 3rd round draft choice of the Cincinnati Bengals out of the University of Maryland in the 1988 NFL Draft. Walker was a regular throughout the 1989 and 1990 seasons and was a part of the Cincinnati Bengals team that reached Super Bowl XXIII. During 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.


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