Kevin Walker (linebacker)

Kevin Walker
Born:	December 24, 1965 (age 58); Denville Township, New Jersey, U.S.
Career information
Position(s)	Linebacker
Height	6 ft 2 in (188 cm)
Weight	228 lb (103 kg)
College	Maryland
High school	West Milford High School
NFL draft	1988, Round: 3, Pick: 57
Career history
As player
1988–1992	Cincinnati 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[edit]

Walker was a third round draft choice of the Cincinnati Bengals out of the University of Maryland in the 1988 NFL Draft.^[2] 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[edit]

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

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[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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