Darwin Jamar Walker was born on June 15,1977 and is an American former professional football player who was a defensive tackle in the National Football League.
10 Facts About Darwin Walker
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Darwin Walker was selected by the Arizona Cardinals in the third round of the 2000 NFL draft.
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Darwin Walker went to Walterboro High School in South Carolina and was a letterman in football and track and field.
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Darwin Walker attended North Carolina State University for one year and later transferred to the University of Tennessee, where he won a National Championship with the Tennessee Vols in 1998.
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Darwin Walker was selected by the Arizona Cardinals with the 71st overall pick in the third round of the 2000 NFL draft, but was released before playing a game.
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Subsequently, Darwin Walker was claimed off waivers by the Philadelphia Eagles during the 2000 season.
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Darwin Walker played with the Eagles through the 2006 season.
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Darwin Walker was then traded on March 26,2007 to the Buffalo Bills for linebacker Takeo Spikes and quarterback Kelly Holcomb.
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However, there was a proviso to that trade stating that if Darwin Walker did not report to Bills training camp by August 5,2007, he would be returned to the Eagles in exchange for a sixth-round draft pick in 2008.
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Darwin Walker reportedly held out for a contract extension and never reported to Buffalo's training camp that year.