Walter Packer facts for kids
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| Position: | Defensive back |
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| Born: | November 7, 1955 Leakesville, Mississippi, U.S. |
| Height: | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) |
| Weight: | 174 lb (79 kg) |
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| College: | Mississippi State |
| NFL Draft: | 1977 / Round: 8 / Pick: 203 |
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Walter Packer is a former American football player. He was born on November 7, 1955. Walter played as a defensive back in the National Football League (NFL). He played for two teams during his professional career.
Walter Packer's Football Journey
Walter Packer started his football journey in college. He played for Mississippi State University. During his time there, he was a running back. A running back is a player who primarily carries the ball. They try to run past the other team's defenders.
College Achievements
Walter was a very good player in college. He earned special honors while at Mississippi State. In 1974, he was named to the First-team All-SEC. The SEC is a major college sports conference. Being "All-SEC" means he was one of the best players. He was also Second-team All-SEC in 1975. This showed he was consistently a top player.
Joining the NFL
After college, Walter Packer hoped to play professional football. He entered the 1977 NFL draft. The NFL draft is where professional teams pick new players. Walter was chosen by the Atlanta Falcons. He was picked in the eighth round of the draft. This was the 203rd player picked overall.
Playing in the NFL
Walter Packer played in the NFL for one season in 1977. He played as a defensive back. A defensive back's job is to stop the other team's passes. They also help tackle players who are running with the ball. Walter played for two teams that year. He played for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Later, he also played for the Seattle Seahawks.
