the LSU Tigers 41–14, with Walker contributing 128 rushing and 30 receiving yards. He announced he would leave Notre Dame for the NFL in a press conference a week after the Sugar Bowl. In 2009, Walker returned to the University of Notre Dame to finish his degree. Statistics Professional career Houston Texans Walker signed a contract with the Houston Texans after not being taken in the 2007 NFL Draft. In Week 14, Walker led the team with 16 carries for 46 yards and finishing second with six receptions for 35 yards against Tampa Bay. Walker re-signed with the Houston Texans on November 25, 2008, when the team placed Ahman Green on the reserve/injured list. Walker rushed for 246 yards and one touchdown on 58 carries (4.6 avg.) in his one NFL season. He also caught 13 passes for 81 yards. Denver Broncos On May 7, 2009, Walker signed a two-year contract with the Denver Broncos. Dallas Cowboys He signed with the Dallas Cowboys on December 15, 2009 for $250,000 on a one-year deal. Career after football Walker attended classes at the University of Houston while he played in the NFL for the Houston Texans in 2008, before eventually returning to Notre Dame and completing his degree in 2009. Personal life Darius Walker is the son of Jimmy Walker, a former All-American defensive tackle at the University of Arkansas who played in the NFL with the Minnesota Vikings. His grandfather, William "Sonny" Walker played football at the University of Arkansas-Pine Bluff and was the first African American to serve in the Arkansas state cabinet. He also served in the Nixon administration, working at the Office of Economic Opportunity. Walker's uncle Hugh Jernigan played at the University of Arkansas as a defensive back and was a ninth round draft pick of the Detroit Lions in 1981. His older brother Delvin played running back for Jacksonville State University. References External links Houston Texans bio Notre Dame Fighting Irish bio 1985 births Living people People from Buford, Georgia Sportspeople from the Atlanta metropolitan area Players of American football from Georgia (U.S. state) American football running backs Notre Dame Fighting Irish football players Houston Texans players St. Louis Rams players Dallas Cowboys players Denver Broncos players