Daniel Eugene "Danny" Walters (born November 4, 1960) is a former

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for the

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of the

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(NFL). Walters played

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for the

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, in Fayetteville, and he was chosen by the San Diego Chargers in the fourth round of the

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Early years

Walters was born on November 4, 1960 in

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. He graduated primary school at Julian High School in

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, and college at the

in Fayetteville. From 1979 - 1982, he played

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in the SWC where he is credited with 148 yards Rushing, 117 yards Receiving, 28 yards Passing, 7

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s, and 2

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for the Razorbacks. During Walters time with the Razorbacks,

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was their

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Professional career

Walters was drafted by the

in the fourth round, 95th overall pick, of the

and held a starting position with them from 1983 to 1987. During Walters time with the Chargers,

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and

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were their

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Arrest and aftermath

On Sept. 14, 1987, Walters was pulled over by police when his car was weaving. He was arrested and charged with possession of cocaine and driving under the influence of alcohol or a controlled substance. Two months later, the cocaine charge was suspended pending his completion of a drug education program. He was fined $750 for driving under the influence and ordered to complete 20 hours of community service. :In a December 11, 1987 interview with Bill Plaschke, LA Times Staff Writer, Walters said, "For a while, I tried to convince myself that this was a bad dream. Then I called my father (Herbert), who told me, 'Treat this like a bad play, like you just got beat. Forget about it.'" Walters frowned. "If only that's all this was." Walters'

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and a series of missed practices brought an end to his NFL career. The Chargers released him from his contract in 1988.https://articles.latimes.com/1988-05-25/sports/sp-3179_1_danny-walters LA Times Report - Release from Contract

References

External links

Official website of the Arkansas Razorbacks

Official website of the San Diego Chargers
{{DEFAULTSORT:Walters, Danny 1960 births Living people People from Prescott, Arkansas Players of American football from Arkansas American football cornerbacks Arkansas Razorbacks football players San Diego Chargers players

Early years

Professional career

Arrest and aftermath

See also

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