Dallas Walker

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Dallas Walker
Personal information
Born: (1988-02-22) February 22, 1988 (age 36)
Memphis, Tennessee
Height:6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)
Weight:250 lb (113 kg)
Career information
High school: Madison-Ridgeland (MS) Academy
College: Western Michigan
Position: Tight end
Undrafted: 2012
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only

Dallas Walker (born February 22, 1988) is an American football tight end who is currently a free agent.

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College

Walker played college football at Western Michigan University (WMU). He initially spent a redshirt season at the University of Memphis before transferring to the Georgia Military College junior college. Walker transferred to WMU for the 2009 season and spent three seasons for the Broncos. [1]

Professional career

Georgia Rampage

Walker signed with the Georgia Rampage of the Ultimate Indoor Football League (UIFL) in 2013. [2]

San Diego Chargers

Walker was signed by the San Diego Chargers in April 2013. [3] On August 25, 2013, he was released by the Chargers. [4] [5]

Dallas Cowboys

On July 17, 2014, the Dallas Cowboys signed Walker. [6]

Carolina Panthers

The Carolina Panthers signed Walker on August 25, 2015. The team waived him on August 30. [7]

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References

  1. "Dallas Walker - WMUBroncos.com—Official Web Site of Western Michigan Athletics". Wmubroncos.com. February 22, 1988. Retrieved April 16, 2013.
  2. Devin Golden (March 17, 2013). "Rampage's Dallas Walker is going after next level". www.daltondailycitizen.com. Dalton Daily Citizen. Retrieved November 3, 2015.
  3. MLive file (November 1, 2011). "San Diego Chargers sign former WMU football tight end Dallas Walker to three-year deal". MLive.com. Retrieved April 16, 2013.
  4. Gehlken, Michael (August 25, 2013). "Chargers cut 10 players; more coming". U-T San Diego. Retrieved August 26, 2013.
  5. Lindsey Young (July 2, 2013). "Dallas Walker gets NFL chance with Chargers". www.timesfreepress.com. Chattanooga Publishing Company, Inc. Retrieved July 30, 2013.
  6. Kavner, Rowan (July 17, 2014). "Cowboys Add TE Dallas Walker Prior To Training Camp" . Retrieved August 30, 2015.
  7. "Panthers reduce roster by eight". Panthers.com. August 30, 2015. Archived from the original on August 31, 2015. Retrieved August 30, 2015.