Darwin Jamar Walker (born June 15, 1977) is a former

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defensive tackle. He was originally drafted by the Arizona Cardinals in the third round of the

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. He played college football at

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. Walker has been a member of the

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, Buffalo Bills and Chicago Bears. He now works for Fox 29 in Philadelphia as a pre and post game analyst for the Philadelphia Eagles. He is also on the Board of Directors for Pennoni & Associates, responsible for creating business opportunity, utilizing his vast relationship network. Darwin Walker has many family members throughout the South Carolina and Atlanta area. Some family that are not mentioned much associated with Darwin are Douglas and Daron Walker.

Early years

Walker went to Walterboro High School in

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and was a letterman in football and

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. He also set the State Record in the Shot-Put, throwing over 63 feet, which has been subsequently broken by 1 inch. Further, he graduated 4th in his 4A High School class. Darwin is the epitome of Student-Athlete.

College career

Walker attended North Carolina State University for one year and would later transfer to the

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, where he won a National Championship with the Tennessee Vols in 1998.

Professional career

Arizona Cardinals

Walker was drafted by the Arizona Cardinals in the third round of the

, but was released before playing a game.

Philadelphia Eagles

Subsequently, Walker was claimed off waivers by the

during the 2000 season, where he played through the 2006 season.

Buffalo Bills

He was then traded on March 26, 2007 (along with a conditional 2008 draft pick) to the Buffalo Bills for

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and

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. However, there was a proviso to that trade stating that if Walker did not report to Bills

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by August 5, 2007, he would be returned to the Eagles in exchange for a sixth-round draft pick in 2008. He reportedly held out for a contract extension and never reported to Buffalo's training camp that year.Walker holding out of minicamp but Bills not waiting for him
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Chicago Bears

On July 29, 2007, the Buffalo Bills traded Walker's rights to the Chicago Bears in exchange for an undisclosed draft pick in 2008 (the Bears were in need of a defensive tackle after having

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troubled defensive lineman Tank Johnson in the 2007 offseason).

Carolina Panthers

On April 28, 2008, he signed with the

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Walker, Darwin 1977 births Living people American football defensive tackles Arizona Cardinals players Buffalo Bills players Carolina Panthers players Chicago Bears players Philadelphia Eagles players Tennessee Volunteers football players People from Walterboro, South Carolina Players of American football from South Carolina NC State Wolfpack football players