Hall of Fame
was a four-year letterman (1976-80) in football. A native of Warner Robins, GA, Walker was named to the Atlanta Constitution’s All-SIAC Division III first team at middle linebacker in 1976, 77, 78 and 79. He was named to the 1979-80 Kodak All-America (College Division) First Team; he was the first player at Savannah State to be named to the Kodak All-America First Team. Walker was also named to 1979-80 Associated Press Small College All-America (honorable mention). In 1980, he was named Outstanding Athlete by the 100% Wrong Club of Atlanta, GA ,and Georgia Amateur Athlete of the Year by the Georgia Sports Hall of Fame.
Walker signed a free-agent contract with the NFL’s Seattle Seahawks in 1980. He played for one year until a neck injury ended his career. For the past 20 years he has worked as a Medicaid Specialist for the State of Georgia. He also coaches recreation center football and basketball and helps run a football camp for the Macon, GA Housing Authority.
