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Derrick Walker

TE

A 6th-round pick (163rd overall) in the 1990 NFL Draft out of Michigan, Derrick Walker has built an NFL career since. His most recent season came in 1999 with LV, capping a 10-season NFL career. His yac ability stands out most — the 94th percentile at the position.

Size

6'0", 250#

College

Michigan

Draft

Rd 6, 163rd overall (1990)

Seasons

1990–1999

1999 ScoutIndex Rating · TE

Methodology
42.1

21th percentile among TEs · limited sample

8 games · 9 targets

Role×0.14-0.80
Hands×0.1+0.65
Volume×0.12-0.57
Total EPA×0.22-0.64
EPA/target×0.3-0.78
Yards/target×0.12+0.56

1999 attribute card

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AthleticismReceivingRoleImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speedno data▶

Percentile of 40-yard dash time among TEs at the NFL Combine (faster = higher), 2000–present.

Burstno data▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine TEs.

Agilityno data▶

Percentile of 3-cone + short shuttle among combine TEs (faster = higher).

Size3▶

Height/weight z-score vs. the TE cohort (from official bio, not combine-dependent).

Receiving

Hands87▶

Catch rate — receptions ÷ targets.

Deep Threat81▶

Average depth of target — receiving air yards ÷ targets.

YAC Ability94▶

Yards after catch ÷ reception.

Role

Target Share21▶

Share of the team's targets while on the field, target-weighted across the season.

Air-Yards Share39▶

Share of the team's total air yards, target-weighted across the season.

Impact

Efficiency14▶

Receiving EPA ÷ target — the Rating's largest component.

Volume39▶

Total targets this season.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
1999LV42.187711

Career profile

Derrick Walker has appeared in 8 regular-season games across 1 NFL season on file, all with LV.

As a receiver he has caught 7 passes for 71 yards and 1 touchdown.

Career highs (regular season)

1999 splits

regular season
SplitGRecRec ydsRec TD
Home4
3
0.8/g
42
11/g
1
Away4
4
1.0/g
29
7/g
0
In division5
5
1.0/g
54
11/g
1
Out of division3
2
0.7/g
17
6/g
0
In wins3
2
0.7/g
17
6/g
0
In losses5
5
1.0/g
54
11/g
1
On grass5
5
1.0/g
54
11/g
1
On turf3
2
0.7/g
17
6/g
0
Indoors2
0
0.0/g
0
0/g
0
Outdoors6
7
1.2/g
71
12/g
1

1999 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 2MIN—42.3
Week 4SEA—39.8
Week 5DEN1 rec, 21 yds, 1 TD66.4
Week 6BUF2 rec, 17 yds, 0 TD52.3
Week 8MIA—44.2
Week 10LAC—41.1
Week 11DEN2 rec, 12 yds, 0 TD54.7
Week 12KC2 rec, 21 yds, 0 TD18.3

Derrick Walker — common questions

What position does Derrick Walker play?
Derrick Walker is listed as a TE.
Which teams has Derrick Walker played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Derrick Walker has played for LV (1999).
Where did Derrick Walker go to college?
Derrick Walker played college football at Michigan.
When was Derrick Walker drafted?
Derrick Walker was selected in round 6, 163rd overall, of the 1990 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Derrick Walker scored?
Derrick Walker has 1 touchdown in the regular-season games on file (1 receiving).
What is Derrick Walker's ScoutIndex Rating?
Derrick Walker rated 42.1 for 1999, the 21st percentile among TEs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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Top teammates, last season on file

Drafted in round 6, 1990

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