Tray Walker
American football player (1992–2016)
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- Tray Walker (August 5, 1992 – March 18, 2016) was an American professional football player who was a cornerback for the Baltimore Ravens of the National Football League (NFL).
- Walker died on March 18, 2016, from injuries sustained from a dirt bike accident on Florida streets.
- Walker was teammates with Teddy Bridgewater and Amari Cooper.
- College career In his true freshman year at Texas Southern, Walker recorded 22 tackles (17 solo), three interceptions (59 return yards) and a career-best 11 deflected passes.
- Professional career Walker was selected in the fourth round of the 2015 NFL draft by the Baltimore Ravens with the 136th overall pick, making him the highest draft selection from Texas Southern since Joe Burch in 1994.
Tray Walker (August 5, 1992 – March 18, 2016) was an American professional football player who was a cornerback for the Baltimore Ravens of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Texas Southern Tigers, and was selected by the Ravens in the fourth round of the 2015 NFL draft, ultimately playing only one season with the team before his death.
Walker died on March 18, 2016, from injuries sustained from a dirt bike accident on Florida streets.
Early life
A native of Miami, Walker attended the city's Northwestern High School, where he played cornerback, punter and goalline receiver for the Bulls, earning honorable mention All-Dade County as a senior. Walker was teammates with Teddy Bridgewater and Amari Cooper. Unrecognized by recruiting analysts and football scouts, Walker's only scholarship offer came from Texas Southern University.
College career
In his true freshman year at Texas Southern, Walker recorded 22 tackles (17 solo), three interceptions (59 return yards) and a career-best 11 deflected passes.
In his senior year, he earned Second-team All-Southwestern Athletic Conference (2014).
Professional career
Walker was selected in the fourth round of the 2015 NFL draft by the Baltimore Ravens with the 136th overall pick, making him the highest draft selection from Texas Southern since Joe Burch in 1994. In his only professional season, Walker played in eight games, with his primary contributions going toward special teams for the Ravens, including two tackles.
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