After being signed as an undrafted free agent out of Tulsa, Walker spent the entire 2012 season on the Saints active roster. The defensive lineman, who is capable of playing at end or tackle, started 26 games in two seasons for the Golden Hurricane and finished with 84 tackles, 25.5 stops for a loss, 13.5 sacks, 11 passes defensed, four forced fumbles, and two fumble recoveries. In 2013, Walker will look to build on his gained experience and establish himself as a solid contributor on the defensive line.
NFL CAREER – After being signed as an undrafted free agent out of Tulsa, Walker spent the entire 2012 season on the Saints active roster. The defensive lineman, who is capable of playing at end or tackle, started 26 games in two seasons for the Golden Hurricane and finished with 84 tackles, 25.5 stops for a loss, 13.5 sacks, 11 passes defensed, four forced fumbles, and two fumble recoveries. In 2013, Walker will look to build on his gained experience and establish himself as a solid contributor on the defensive line.
CAREER TRANSACTIONS – Signed by New Orleans as an undrafted free agent, 4/30/12.
2012 – Spent the entire season on the Saints 53-man roster…Active but did not play at Atlanta, Nov. 29.
COLLEGE – Started career at Jones County (Miss.) Junior College before transferring to Tulsa…Started all 26 games in two seasons for the Golden Hurricane and finished with 84 tackles, 25.5 stops for a loss, 13.5 sacks, 11 passes defensed, four forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries…As a senior in 2011, recorded 41 tackles, 13.5 for a loss, eight sacks, eight passes defensed, three forced fumbles and two blocked kicks…As a junior, registered 43 tackles, 12 for a loss, 5.5 sacks, three passes defensed, two fumble recoveries and a forced fumble…Majored in exercise sports science.
PERSONAL – Prepped at Westgate (New Iberia, La.) HS, where he helped his team win the Class 5A state championship, earning first-team all-district honors…Made 64 tackles, including 24 stops for a loss his senior season…Born March 18, 1990.
