The honors kept coming for him.When Doak wound up his six-season career after the 1955 campaign, he had been named All-NFL five times and selected to five Pro Bowls. Walker quickly erased any doubt that he belonged in the NFL. Walker then played professionally in the National Football League (NFL) with the Detroit Lions for six seasons, from 1950 to 1955. Nebraska running back Dedrick Mills received preseason recognition Wednesday afternoon, as he was named a candidate for the 2020 Doak Walker Award. I still think I could do more things better than any other back that ever lived.”
Now he's a starting QB again and an inspiration to his hometown.Cowboys' Dak Prescott has turned backyard field into his home officeThe Dallas quarterback added a 55-yard turf field this spring, which came in handy during an offseason impacted by his contract talks and the pandemic.Early turbulence a sure sign of looming Jets running back controversyLe'Veon Bell is the Jets' best RB despite a poor 2019 season, but coach Adam Gase's affinity for Frank Gore is one reason things could get messy.Two years into post-Gronk life, void at tight end still looms for PatriotsThe position, once a key to New England's offense, is again among the team's question marks because of injuries and other circumstances.Copyright: © 2020 ESPN Enterprises, Inc. All rights reserved. Thursday, December 12, 2019: "The Home Depot College Football Awards" show airs on ESPN. HB | Green Bay Packers All images are property the copyright holder and are displayed here for informational purposes only. Every Sports Reference Social Media Account. A year later, in the NFL championship, Walker scored the game's first touchdown and then kicked the winning point in a 17-16 triumph over the Browns.Sign up and get Insider's information & Special Offers Next great 88? Wednesday, November 20, 2019: 2019 Doak Walker Award semifinalists announced (10). In 1950, he was All-NFL, the Rookie of the Year, the league-scoring champion, and a Pro Bowl participant. Get the latest news, stats, videos, highlights and more about unknown Ewell Doak Walker II on ESPN. He played college football as a halfback at Southern Methodist University (SMU), where he won the Heisman Trophy in 1948. It’s no coincidence that, during the his six-year career, the Lions enjoyed their finest years ever with three divisional titles and NFL championship victories over the Cleveland Browns in 1952 and 1953.Doak was a do-everything contributor for the Lions. The Forum annually presents the award to the … Walker captured SMU’s first Heisman in 1948 while leading the Mustangs to a 9-1-1 record and a 10th-place poll finish. The browser you are using is no longer supported on this site. Doak Walker: Pos: HB-DB, Career: 67 G, 534 Pts, 49 FGM, 4xAll-Pro(1st), 5xProBowl, Lions 1950-1955, 2x Pts Leader, born TX 1927, died 1998 Ewell Doak Walker II (January 1, 1927 – September 27, 1998) was an American football player. Official Game Stats for HB Doak Walker . Doak Walker career stats with the Detroit Lions. Ewell Doak Walker II (January 1, 1927 – September 27, 1998) was an American football player. Doak Walker is an NFL football player. 88. Lem Barney: Pos: DB, Career: 140 G, 56 Int (18th), 11 TD, 2xAll-Pro(1st), 7xProBowl, Lions 1967-1977, born MS 1945 He played college football as a halfback at Southern Methodist University (SMU), where he won the Heisman Trophy in 1948. 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) Weight (approx.) Return to Top; Players. He's making one-handed catches. All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC.