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2019 Football Roster

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83 Bobby Walker

  • Ht./Wt. 6-4 / 240
  • Position TE
  • Hometown Golf, Ill.
  • High School Loyola Academy

Biography

Career Highs

Receptions: 1 vs. Nebraska, 9/29/17
Receiving Yards: 7 vs. Nebraska, 9/29/17
Long Reception: 7 vs. Nebraska, 9/29/17
All-Purpose Yards: 7 vs. Nebraska, 9/29/17

2019 Senior

  • Played in all 12 games, primarily on special teams 
  • 2019 AFCA Good Works Team Nominee
  • 2019 Wuerffel Trophy Nominee
  • Earned bachelor’s degree in political science in Dec. 2018
  • Currently pursuing a master’s degree in management

2018 Junior

  • Played all 12 games, primarily on special teams
  • Backup tight end
  • Former walk-on was awarded a scholarship in December 2017

2017 Sophomore

  • Played in all 12 games
  • Played primarily on special teams
  • First career catch against Nebraska went for seven yards
  • Walkon earned a scholarship following the 2017 season

2016 Redshirt Freshman

  • Member of UI squad

2015 Freshman

  • Redshirted 2015 season
  • Joined team as walk-on in summer 2015

High School

  • Academic All-Conference, Second-Team All-Area in 2014
  • State runner-up in 2013
  • Coached by former Illini LB John Holecek (1991-94)
  • Named Summa Cum Laude

Personal

  • Born Jan. 16, 1997
  • Son of Robert and Anne Walker
  • Has one brother and two sisters
  • Cousin, Jackie, plays lacrosse at San Diego State
  • Cousin, Brandon, plays minor league baseball
  • Worked in construction and manual labor during the summer
  • Favorite athletes are Clay Matthews and Aaron Rodgers because of their work ethic
  • Earned bachelor’s degree in political science in Dec. 2018
  • Currently pursuing a master’s degree in management

Statistics

Season:
2019

Season Statistics

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Historical Player Information

  • 83

    2015Freshman

    TE
    6'4" 215 lbs
    83
  • 83

    2016Redshirt Freshman

    TE
    6'4" 225 lbs
    83
  • 83

    2017Sophomore

    TE
    6'4" 230 lbs
    83
  • 83

    2018Junior

    TE
    6'4" 240 lbs
    83
  • 83

    2019Senior

    TE
    6'4" 240 lbs
    83