Born: | Denville Township, New Jersey, U.S. | December 24, 1965
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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.
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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.
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