Sammy Walker (American football)

Sammy Walker
No. 23
Position:Cornerback
Personal information
Born: (1969-01-20) January 20, 1969 (age 55)
McKinney, Texas, U.S.
Height:5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Weight:203 lb (92 kg)
Career information
High school:McKinney (TX)
College:Texas Tech
NFL draft:1991 / round: 4 / pick: 88
Career history
Career NFL statistics
Games played:24
Games started:5
Fumble recoveries:1
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Sammy William Walker (born January 20, 1969) is a former professional American football cornerback in the National Football League (NFL). He played three seasons for the Pittsburgh Steelers (1991–1992) and the Green Bay Packers (1993–1994). He was selected by the Steelers in the fourth round of the 1991 NFL draft.[1] He played college football at Texas Tech University.

Walker is one of 15 siblings. He was blinded in ninth grade, while helping his grandmother do some construction, and had laser surgery in 1992.[2]

In 2011, Walker was a defensive coordinator with the indoor football team, Amarillo Venom.[3]

  1. ^ "1991 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved May 7, 2023.
  2. ^ Just, David (June 21, 2012). "Hard-hitter Walker played with one good eye". lubbockonline.com. Retrieved May 25, 2018.
  3. ^ Henry, David (February 20, 2011). "Texas Tech flair runs in Venom's coaches". amarillo.com. Retrieved May 25, 2018.