2019 Football Roster
Jersey Number 83
Bobby Walker
- Ht./Wt.:
- 6-4 / 240
- Position:
- TE
- Hometown:
- Golf, Ill.
- High School:
- Loyola Academy
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
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Illinois Football | Bobby Hauck Introductory Press Conference 2/12/26
Thursday, February 12
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