Gary Walker

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Gary Walker
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Position(s):
Defensive lineman
Jersey #(s):
96
Born: February 28, 1973 (1973-02-28) (age 35)
Royston, Georgia
Career Information
Year(s): 19952005
NFL Draft: 1995 / Round: 5 / Pick: 159
College: Auburn
Professional Teams
Career Stats
Tackles     433
Sacks     46.5
Games     155
Stats at NFL.com
Career Highlights and Awards

Gary Lamar Walker (born February 28, 1973 in Royston, Georgia) is a former American football player who played defensive end, most recently for the Houston Texans of the NFL. He accumulated 148 tackles and 15 sacks in two seasons at Auburn University, earning second-team All-Southeastern Conference honors as a senior. Before Auburn, he attended Hinds Junior College. He was drafted in the 1995 NFL Draft by the Houston Oilers. Acquired by the Jacksonville Jaguars in the 1999 expansion draft, he was an alternate selection to the 2001 Pro Bowl. Signed by the Houston Texans in 2002, he was selected to the Pro Bowl in that year. Subsequently plagued by injuries. Severed his triceps muscle during the 2005 season, and was waived by the Texans in March of 2006.