Jeff Walker (American football)

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Jeff Walker
No. 72, 68, 78
Position: Offensive lineman
Personal information
Born: (1963-01-22) January 22, 1963 (age 61)
Jonesboro, Arkansas, U.S.
Height:6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Weight:289 lb (131 kg)
Career information
High school: Olive Branch (MS)
College: Memphis State
NFL draft: 1986  / Round: 3 / Pick: 70
Career history

Jeffrey Lynn Walker (born January 22, 1963), known as Jeff Walker, is a former National Football League (NFL) player. He was an offensive lineman for the San Diego Chargers in the 1986 season and New Orleans Saints in the 1988 and 1989 seasons. [1] He was selected by the Chargers in the third round of the 1986 NFL Draft. [2]

In October 2011, he pleaded guilty to wire fraud and tax evasion charges. [3]

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References

  1. "Jeff Walker". National Football League. Retrieved October 20, 2011.
  2. "1986 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved October 2, 2023.
  3. Gates, Jimmie E. (October 6, 2011). "Ex-NFL player admits fraud". Clarion Ledger. Retrieved October 20, 2011.