Andre Walker

Height:
5-10
Weight:
185
Class:
Senior
Hometown:
Reynoldsburg, Ohio
High School:
Reynoldsburg HS

Junior (2006): Served as the backup running back, making the switch from defensive back prior to the season ... Ranked second on the squad with 65 rushing attempts and 245 yards ... Played in all 12 games, getting the start versus North Texas for the injured Dennis Kennedy ... Also caught seven passes for 31 yards ... Got his first career rushing attempt in UA’s win at North Carolina State, finishing with three carries for 12 yards ... Took over for an injury Kennedy during the Central Michigan game, gaining 42 yards on 16 carries ... The following week, got his first career start and responded with a career-best 80 yards on 19 carried, scoring twice ... Had a one-yard TD run at Cincinnati, giving the Zips a 14-0 lead in the first quarter ... Had extended action versus Bowling Green, carrying the ball 10 times for 34 yards ... Scored nine-yard TD, which proved to be the game-winner in UA’s 35-28 decision ... Carried the ball seven times for 43 yards in the win over Buffalo.
Sophomore (2005): Appeared in 12 games, seeing most of his action on special teams ... Finished the year with three tackles, two of which were solo stops ... Assisted on a tackle for loss at Miami.
Freshman (2004): Appeared in 10 games as a reserve defensive back and special teams performer ... Had a career-best two stops, both solo, at Virginia ... Recorded one tackle at Kent State and versus Buffalo ... A regular on the kickoff return team ... Among the two-deep on both punt and kickoff teams ... Made the move from running back prior to the season.
Prior to Akron: A two-time All-Ohio Capital Conference selection ... Also a special mention All-Ohio choice in 2003 ... Named team MVP his junior and senior seasons ... Also ran track and was named All-State his junior year ... High school teammate of former UA quarterback John Ferguson ... coached by Kerry Hodakievic.