Tray Walker facts for kids
Walker with the Baltimore Ravens in 2015
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| Position: | Cornerback | ||||
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| Born: | August 5, 1992 Miami, Florida, U.S. |
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| Died: | March 18, 2016 (aged 23) Miami, Florida, U.S. |
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| Height: | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | ||||
| Weight: | 199 lb (90 kg) | ||||
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| High school: | Miami Northwestern (Miami, Florida) |
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| College: | Texas Southern | ||||
| NFL Draft: | 2015 / Round: 4 / Pick: 136 | ||||
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Tray Walker (born August 5, 1992 – died March 18, 2016) was an American professional football player. He played as a cornerback for the Baltimore Ravens in the National Football League (NFL).
Tray played college football for the Texas Southern Tigers. The Ravens picked him in the 4th round of the 2015 NFL draft. He played only one season with the team before he passed away.
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Tray Walker's Football Journey
High School Days
Tray Walker grew up in Miami, Florida. He went to Northwestern High School. There, he was a talented football player. He played as a cornerback, a punter, and a goalline receiver.
He was recognized as an honorable mention for All-Dade County in his senior year. Tray played alongside future NFL stars like Teddy Bridgewater and Amari Cooper. Even though he was a great player, only Texas Southern University offered him a scholarship to play college football.
College Years
At Texas Southern, Tray Walker quickly made an impact. In his first year, he made 22 tackles. He also had three interceptions, which means he caught the ball when the other team threw it. He also blocked 11 passes, which was his best record.
In his final year of college, he was named to the Second-team All-Southwestern Athletic Conference in 2014. This showed how well he played.
Playing in the NFL
The Baltimore Ravens chose Tray Walker in the 4th round of the 2015 NFL Draft. This was a big deal because he was the highest player drafted from Texas Southern since 1994.
In his only season as a professional player, Tray played in eight games. He mostly helped the Ravens on special teams. He made two tackles during his time with the team.
A Sad Farewell
On March 17, 2016, Tray Walker was in an accident while riding a dirtbike in Liberty City, Florida. He was seriously injured in a collision with a car. He was taken to Jackson Memorial Hospital in Miami, Florida.
Tray passed away the next day, on March 18, 2016, from his injuries. His funeral was held on March 26, 2016, in Miami, Florida.
