Vance Jack Walker (born April 26, 1987) is a former

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. He was drafted by the

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in the seventh round of the

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. He played

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and

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for the

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Professional career

Atlanta Falcons

Walker was selected in the seventh round (210th overall) in the

. Falcons re-signed Walker to a one-year, $1.26 million contract on March 13, 2012.

Oakland Raiders

Walker signed with the Oakland Raiders on March 18, 2013.

Kansas City Chiefs

On March 14, 2014, he signed a three-year-deal with the

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. He was released by the team on March 6, 2015.

Denver Broncos

On March 12, 2015, Walker signed with the

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. On February 7, 2016, Walker was part of the Broncos team that won

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. In the game, the Broncos defeated the

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by a score of 24–10. Walker recorded two tackles in the Super Bowl. On August 19, 2016, Walker was placed on the Broncos' injured reserve.

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1987 births Living people Players of American football from Cincinnati American football defensive tackles Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets football players Atlanta Falcons players Oakland Raiders players Kansas City Chiefs players Denver Broncos players {{Defensive-lineman-1980s-stub