Delanie Walker is not a name to ignore on the National Football League (NFL). The veteran player joined the league when he was drafted by the San Francisco 49ers in 2006. He plays as a crisp end for the Tennesse Titans. Walker was notable in football during his high school days and has maintained his good records to this day. His professional career aside, there is so much more to know about the tight end of American football. Here are lesser-known facts about Delanie Walker.
Delanie Walker’s bio, dude
He was born on August 12, 1984 in Pomona, California. Always fond of sports, Walker had a flair for football. He is a graduate of Pomona High School. At school, the tight end drew a lot of attention and recognition for its abilities. Walker won numerous titles, including two Miramonte League Offensive Player of the Year awards. He was also a popular figure in track and field back in high school. Delanie won the Division III 100 meters and won the 2002 Miramonte League Meet. After his high school career, he went to Mt. San Antonio College in Walnut, California.
In his junior year with the school team, Walker recorded 86 catches for 1,312 yards and threw 13 touchdowns. He made it to #7 on JCFootball.com’s Top 101 Players list. After his junior year at Mt. San Antonio, Delanie Walker transferred to the University of Central Missouri. For the remainder of his two high school seasons, he recorded 113 passes for 1,347 yards and 10 touchdowns.
scouting report
After his college career, Delanie Walker agreed to participate in the 2006 draft. He went to the Boy Scout Combine and took part in the drills. The player scored 4.5 in the 40-yard stroke and 2.67 in the 20-yard stroke. He scored 1.61 for the 10-yard dash and also performed the cone drill. The vert jump saw Walker finish at 36.5 inches.
Career Stats, Injury
After participating in the NFL Combine, Walker was drafted by the San Francisco 49ers in the sixth round (175 overall) of the 2006 NFL Draft and subsequently signed with the team. During the 2006 season, he recorded two interceptions for 30 yards. In the 2007 season, which followed Walker’s rookie season, he had 21 interceptions for 174 yards and also recorded one touchdown. The wide receiver got richer in 2008 after inking a three-year, $6 million contract extension with the team.
During the 2011 season, Walker earned the nickname “Swiss Army Knife” from his teammates after being prominent during games in the West Coast Offensive. That year he recorded three touchdowns and 19 receptions for 196 yards. Walker’s time with the 49ers came to an end after the 2012 season when he recorded 3 receptions for 48 yards at Super Bowl XLVII.His next move was to the Tennessee Titans in 2013. Walker signed a four-year, $17.5 million contract with the team and finished that year’s season with 60 receptions for 571 yards and six touchdowns. In 2016, he signed a two-year, $14.7 million contract extension with the team. The following season, he recorded three touchdowns, one rushing touchdown, and 74 receptions for 807 yards.
Walker signed another contract extension with the Titans in 2018. It was worth $17 million with $12.6 million in guarantees. However, the tight end suffered an ankle injury in the 2018 season opener against the Miami Dolphins. A diagnosis that revealed a dislocation of his ankle and a fractured bone caused him to miss the rest of the season.
Family Facts – Parents, Siblings
Although very little is known about his father, Delanie’s mother is known as Vicy Walker. The NFL tight end was raised in an extended family by his mother and grandmother in Pomona. He is an older brother of Anthony Walker. Tragedy struck for the Walkers in 2013 when Delanie’s aunt and uncle lost their lives in a car accident.
The fateful day was February 3, 2013, the same day the tight end was played in Super Bowl XLVII. Delanie’s two relatives were returning from the tournament in New Orleans when they were hit by a drunk driver. The tragic incident was the reason the NFL player spoke out against drunk driving.
Personal life – wife, girlfriend, children
Delanie Walker is not married to anyone but is said to be dating Racine Lewin, his longtime girlfriend. It’s not clear if the couple is still together as their relationship has faced several challenges, mainly infidelity on Walker’s part. He has two children; Delanie Jr and Erra Paris.
