Darnell Walker

Darnell Walker was born on January 17, 1970, in St. Louis and played at Sumner High School under longtime coach Lawrence Walls. He transferred from Coffeyville Community College to Oklahoma and lettered at cornerback from 1990 to 1992, playing 33 games. He had 11 interceptions for 201 yards and a touchdown, and was UPI Big Eight Defensive Newcomer of the Year in 1990. In 1992 he had five interceptions, was first-team All-Big Eight, an honorable mention All-American and team captain. Atlanta drafted him in the seventh round, 178th overall, in 1993. Despite being a late pick, the 5-ft-8 corner lasted eight NFL seasons with Atlanta (1993–1996), San Francisco (1997–1999) and Detroit (2000). Grokipedia says he played more than 100 games, and Wikipedia credits him with 346 tackles, 16 interceptions and two touchdowns. Tulsa World wrote on October 2, 1991: "Walker weighed just 140 pounds when he enrolled at Coffeyville (Kan.) Junior College to improve his academic standing." Associated Press State Wire: Oklahoma wrote on February 28, 2012: "Former NFL cornerback Darnell Walker Sr. has been hired as an assistant coach at Tulsa, where he will be able to mentor his son."