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2016 Football In Memoriam: Remembering the Legends Lost

By Sayre Bedinger

Nov 5, 2016; Columbus, OH, USA; A sign honoring former Nebraska Cornhuskers punter Sam Foltz (27) will greet players on their way to the field for the game against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Ohio Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Greg Bartram-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 5, 2016; Columbus, OH, USA; A sign honoring former Nebraska Cornhuskers punter Sam Foltz (27) will greet players on their way to the field for the game against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Ohio Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Greg Bartram-USA TODAY Sports /
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Aug 22, 2015; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Nelson Agholor (17) makes a move against Baltimore Ravens cornerback Tray Walker (25) during the first half at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 22, 2015; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Nelson Agholor (17) makes a move against Baltimore Ravens cornerback Tray Walker (25) during the first half at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports /

Tray Walker: 1992-2016

Walker tragically passed on Friday, March 18th after suffering injuries in a dirt bike incident in the area of Miami, Florida the day before. A talented up-and-comer in the Ravens organization, Walker was praised for his abilities that he showed off at Texas State. Thriving as a small-schooler, the 6’2” athlete was just 23 years old.

At Texas State, Walker made his name by being active against both the passing and running games, catching the eye of teams across the league. He began earning playing time during his true freshman season, becoming a staple in the team’s defensive unit throughout his four years with the Tigers in the SWAC.

The 136rd selection in the following year’s NFL draft, Walker was awarded a spot on the second-team All-SWAC in ’14. In total, his collegiate career saw him pick off nine passes and record over 155 tackles. He would become one of Baltimore’s fourth round selections in 2015, working in his rookie season as a special teams addition with a potential role in the team’s secondary. He was active in eight games in his only season in the league, recording a pair of tackles.

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