Delanie Walker
Encyclopedia
Delanie Walker is an American football
tight end
for the San Francisco 49ers
of the National Football League
. He has also played in the positions of fullback
and wide receiver
. He was drafted by the 49ers in the sixth round of the 2006 NFL Draft
. He played college football
at Central Missouri. Walker is known for having wide receiver like-speed which makes it difficult for linebackers to cover him.
under the direction of Coach John Capraro.
. While at UCM he set or equalled several receiving records.
American football
American football is a sport played between two teams of eleven with the objective of scoring points by advancing the ball into the opposing team's end zone. Known in the United States simply as football, it may also be referred to informally as gridiron football. The ball can be advanced by...
tight end
Tight end
The tight end is a position in American football on the offense. The tight end is often seen as a hybrid position with the characteristics and roles of both an offensive lineman and a wide receiver. Like offensive linemen, they are usually lined up on the offensive line and are large enough to be...
for the San Francisco 49ers
San Francisco 49ers
The San Francisco 49ers are a professional American football team based in San Francisco, California, playing in the West Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League . The team was founded in 1946 as a charter member of the All-America Football Conference and...
of the National Football League
National Football League
The National Football League is the highest level of professional American football in the United States, and is considered the top professional American football league in the world. It was formed by eleven teams in 1920 as the American Professional Football Association, with the league changing...
. He has also played in the positions of fullback
Fullback (American football)
A fullback is a position in the offensive backfield in American and Canadian football, and is one of the two running back positions along with the halfback...
and wide receiver
Wide receiver
A wide receiver is an offensive position in American and Canadian football, and is the key player in most of the passing plays. Only players in the backfield or the ends on the line are eligible to catch a forward pass. The two players who begin play at the ends of the offensive line are eligible...
. He was drafted by the 49ers in the sixth round of the 2006 NFL Draft
2006 NFL Draft
The 2006 National Football League Draft, the 71st in league history, took place in New York City at Radio City Music Hall on April 29 and April 30, 2006. For the 27th consecutive year, the draft was telecast on ESPN and ESPN2, with additional coverage offered by ESPNU and, for the first time, by...
. He played college football
College football
College football refers to American football played by teams of student athletes fielded by American universities, colleges, and military academies, or Canadian football played by teams of student athletes fielded by Canadian universities...
at Central Missouri. Walker is known for having wide receiver like-speed which makes it difficult for linebackers to cover him.
Early years
Walker attended Pomona High SchoolPomona High School (Pomona, California)
Pomona High School is a high school operated by the Pomona Unified School District in California, located in North Pomona at 475 Bangor St. In 2002 and 2003, the Pomona High School football team won the Valle Vista League championship...
under the direction of Coach John Capraro.
College career
Walker first enrolled at Mount San Antonio Community College. He then transferred to the University of Central MissouriUniversity of Central Missouri
The University of Central Missouri is a four-year public institution in Warrensburg, Missouri.- History :...
. While at UCM he set or equalled several receiving records.