Returning to action as a senior after missing his final two games of the 2005 season due to a knee injury, Walker was not expected to have the breakout season he produced. Called by the coaching staff the team's best all-around athlete, Walker quietly went about his business, but while he might not get much media attention, the split end finished third in Division I-A with an average of 7.50 receptions per game and was tied for fifth with an average of 98.17 receiving yards per game in 2006.

The Orlando Edgewater High School product starred on both sides of the ball in his final two seasons and helped his team to a 24-4 record. Defensively, he intercepted 13 passes and recorded 77 tackles in his junior and senior seasons. He was equally impressive on the offensive side of the ball, as he grabbed 40 receptions for 812 yards (20.3 avg) and 10 touchdowns as a senior. He grabbed seven passes for 138 yards in the Class 6A state championship game.

Walker was selected to play in the Cali-Florida Bowl, where he had five catches for 75 yards. He earned All-District, All-County and All-Central Florida honors while placing 33rd on the Orlando Sentinel's Top 100. He was also selected as a member of Bill Buchalter's "Dandy Dozen." Rivals.com rated him as the 27th-best receiver in the nation, as Walker was also named to the All-State and All-Gridwire teams.

As a true freshman at Central Florida in 2003, Walker appeared in 12 games. In reserve duty, he caught 21 passes for 337 yards (16.0 avg), but did not have any touchdowns. He also made one tackle on special teams. In 2004, Walker started the team's first six games at left cornerback before splitting time between defense and the receiving unit during the second half of that season. He caught nine passes for 191 yards (21.2 avg) with a score and led the team with three interceptions. Walker recorded 29 tackles (23 solos) with seven pass deflections and forced one fumble.

Walker moved back to split end full-time in 2005. He earned All-Conference USA second-team honors, as he totaled 855 yards receiving, ranking second on the team with 64 receptions (13.4 avg), including nine touchdowns. Walker also rushed once for seven yards, made four solo tackles and had one stop for an eight-yard loss. A knee injury would keep him on the sidelines for the team's final two games.

Showing no ill effects from his 2005 knee injury, Walker caught 90 passes for 1,178 yards and seven touchdowns in his final season.

In 46 games at Central Florida, Walker started six times on defense and 23 times on offense. He caught 183 passes for 2,547 yards (14.0 avg) and 17 touchdowns. He ran once for a 7-yard gain and picked up 59 yards on three interception returns. Walker was in on 34 tackles (28 solos) with two stops for losses of 10 yards and caused one fumble.

Positives: While his frame can certainly use additional bulk, he has a long, lanky frame with good overall muscle tone, tight waist, defined shoulders and low body fat … Shows very good field savvy and vision, as he is alert to coverages and has a knack for executing head fakes and generating enough hip wiggle to elude after the catch … Smooth open-field runner who might lack timed speed, but has the change of direction agility, balance and body control to make proper adjustments to get to off-target throws … Shows good hip flexibility and knee bend to plant and drive out of his cuts … Has the ability to take plays from the chalkboard to the playing field … Excels at making adjustments according to what the defense gives him, and is alert to coming back when the quarterback is pressured … Is best when given room to get into his routes, but has the movement skills and hand/eye coordination to separate after the catch … His long stride makes him look a bit slow coming off the line, but he can accelerate out of his breaks and is smart enough to gear down and time his leaps to get to the short area throws … Usually crisp when trying to cut … His body control is evident when he runs disciplined patterns … Does a very good job of sitting down underneath and knows where the chains are … He can find the sticks and maintains eye contact so he knows where the cornerback is positioned … Better when utilizing his moves to elude rather than to trying and generate a second gear that is lacking … Natural ball catcher who will extend and reach away from his frame … Catches with ease when he goes for the ball and shows good hand strength to secure the ball before turning up field … While he can use more bulk, he is effective at using his body to shield defenders and shows no flinch going for the pass in a crowd, even when he knows the defender is going to deliver a crunching hit … Will assert himself well to combat for the jump balls … Has just adequate deep speed, but tracks the ball well in flight and can sneak up on a lethargic defender and separate … Very effective at tracking the ball over his outside shoulder … Is more of a build-up speed-type of runner, but demonstrates good concentration to look the ball in … Very smooth making twisting moves to get to the off-target throws while maintaining his stride … Won't put on the afterburners to separate after the catch, but has enough lower body strength to break the initial tackle … His shake and loose hips lets him gain positive yardage up the seam … Puts in the extra hours after practice and is known to spend considerable time in the film room … Does a nice job of locating defenders on the field and knows how to settle into the field's soft areas … Showed improvement using his frame to shield defenders from the ball in 2006.

Negatives: Needs to add at least another 10-15 pounds of bulk and strength to his frame to be more consistent powering through the jam at the next level … Has a small waist, lacking the lower body power to maintain position and sustain when blocking for the ground game … His long stride and lack of second gear makes him adequate on routes into the deep secondary … Needs to use his hands with force in order to defeat the press, as he does not generate an explosive initial step … Needs to learn to vary his stride (must take pitter-patter steps instead of long ones) … Comes out his breaks cleanly, but will take some false steps at times … Has the determination to compete for the passes inside, but a lack of bulk sees him get ping-ponged by second-level defenders … Has to surprise the cornerback to slip past his opponent, as he does not have the sudden moves to separate after the catch … Will get stymied by a strong wrap-up tackle … Marginal blocker who will get pushed back into the pocket when trying to clear space for the ground game … Makes only passive a effort to sustain and takes poor angles in the open when asked to cut block.

Compares To: GREG JENNINGS-Green Bay … Walker does not have Jennings' speed, but both are field savvy pass catchers who uses an array of moves to elude tacklers. Despite his timed speed, Walker is more effective on short-to-intermediate routes, as he tends to lose sight of the ball when utilized deep into the zone. His experience on defense will prove invaluable if he has to fight for one of the team's final roster spots.

Walker's 184 receptions rank fourth on the school's career record list behind David Rhodes (213, 1991-94), Mark Nonsant (198, 1995-98) and Sean Beckton (196, 1987-90) … He has caught at least one pass in 28 consecutive games, the sixth-longest streak in school history, topped only by Sean Beckton (42), Charles Lee (33, 1997-99), Jimmy Fryzel (33, 1999-01), Tyson Hinshaw (32, 1997-2000) and Ted Wilson (30, 1984-86) … Walker's 2,555 yards receiving rank third in UCF annals, surpassed by David Rhodes (3,618) and Mark Nonsant (2,809) … Walker gained more than 100 yards receiving in nine contests, the seventh-best total in school history … His 90 receptions in 2006 set a school single-season record, topping the previous mark of 89 by Tyson Hinshaw in 2000 … The 90 catches rank fourth in Conference USA season annals behind Arnold Jackson of Louisville (101 in 1999 and 91 in 1998) and JaJuan Dawson of Tulane (94 in 1999) … Walker's 1,178 yards receiving in 2006 rank fourth on the school single-season record list, topped by Doug Gabriel (1,237 in 2002), Brandon Marshall (1,195 in 2005) and Bernard Ford (1,180 in 1987) … Walker's career total of 17 scoring receptions rank sixth in school annals behind David Rhodes (29, 1991-94), Bret Cooper (23, 1989-92), Ted Wilson (21, 1983-86), Ford (21, 1986-87) and Doug Gabriel (20, 2001-02) … His nine touchdown catches in 2005 tied Doug Gabriel (2001) for ninth on the school's single-season record chart … Walker's 13 receptions vs. Rice in 2006 are topped only by Todd Cleveland (15 vs. Ball State, 1996), Ford (14 vs. Elon, 1987) and Tyson Hinshaw (14 vs. Northern Illinois, 2000) on the Golden Knights' game-record list.

All-Conference USA first-team and All-American honorable mention by The NFL Draft Report … Added All-Conference USA First-team honors from the league's coaches … Ranked third in the nation and led the conference with an average 7.5 receptions per game, as he caught at least four passes in each of twelve contests … Tied for fifth in the country with an average of 98.17 yards receiving per game … Started all year at split end, leading the team with a career-high 90 receptions for 1,178 yards and seven touchdowns … Gained over 100 yards receiving in the South Florida, Rice, Houston, Memphis and Alabama-Birmingham games … Turned the ball over three times on four fumbles, with three of those turnovers happening in his final two games.

Villanova … Mike opened the season with six catches for 77 yards and a pair of scores in a 35-16 triumph … He scored on a 3-yard lob from QB Steven Moffett in the first quarter and the split end capped a 5-play, 58-yard drive with a 13-yard touchdown grab in the third quarter … Head to Head Competition-CB#3-Rodney Badger.

Florida … Walker was held to a single-season low 33 yards on six catches, as UCF fell to the Gators, 42-0 … Head to Head Competition-CB#28-Ryan Smith.

South Florida … The UCF receiver bounced back with twelve receptions, including ten that produced first downs, as he gained 133 yards in a 24-17 loss … Record Watch-His twelve catches rank fifth on the school's game-record list … Head to Head Competition-CB#4-Mike Jenkins.

Southern Mississippi … Mike amassed 81 yards, as three of his four grabs were good for first downs … Head to Head Competition-CB#14-Caleb Hendrix.

Marshall … The Golden Knights receiver caught five passes for 81 yards … He capped a 92-yard, 7-play drive in the third quarter when he grabbed a 28-yard scoring pass from QB Steven Moffett … Head to Head Competition-CB#11-Zeari Mathews.

Pittsburgh … Walker was credited with eight grabs for 73 yards … Head to Head Competition-CB#5-Kennard Cox.

Rice … Mike turned the ball over once on a fumble, but hauled in a career-high thirteen passes for 169 yards, including a 20-yard touchdown in the fourth quarter … Record Watch-

Mike's thirteen receptions vs. Rice in 2006 are topped only by Todd Cleveland (15 vs. Ball State, 1996), Bernard Ford (14 vs. Elon, 1987) and Tyson Hinshaw (14 vs. Northern Illinois, 2000) on the Golden Knights' game-record list … Head to Head Competition-CB#15-Brandon King.

Houston … Walker gained 119 yards on six receptions, including a single-season long 54-yarder that set up a score … Head to Head Competition-CB#10-Willie Gaston.

East Carolina … Mike followed with nine catches for 85 yards … Head to Head Competition-CB#17-Kasey Ross.

Memphis … Mike had his fourth 100-yard performance for the season, as he made six catches for 131 yards … He finished a 7-play, 74-yard drive in the first quarter with a 29-yard scoring reception … Head to Head Competition-CB#8-Brandon McDonald.

Tulane … Walker hauled in eight catches for 63 yards in the loss to the Green Wave … He caught a 4-yard screen pass from QB Kyle Israel, but fumbled the ball when tackled by Evan Lee and UCF recovered it when it rolled out of bounds at the Tulane 18 at the start of the fourth quarter … With 1:32 left in the game, Walker again fumbled after catching a

third-&-3 pass for 5 yards and cornerback Israel Route recovered the ball at the Tulane 35, returning it 35 yards, as the Green Wave ran out the clock to hand UCF a 10-9 loss … Head to Head Competition-CB#4-Israel Route-Eight tackles (7 solos), two pass deflections, a forced fumble and a 42-yard return of a fumble recovery.

Alabama-Birmingham … Walker led UCF receivers with seven receptions for 133 yards and two touchdowns … At the 12:55 mark in the first quarter, QB Kyle Israel connected with Walker for a 42-yard score that completed a five-play, 80-yard drive, as the receiver made up for being penalized for a false start on the play just before his scoring grab … Later in quarter (8:08), the duo hooked up again, this time on a 20-yard toss and catch for a touch-down that put UCF on top 14-0 and capped a six-play, 72-yard drive … In the third quarter, Walker snared passes of 10 & 19 yards to set up a 27-yard field goal by Michael Torres …

With 6:27 left in the game, Walker caught a third-&-4 pass from Israel for a 5-yard gain before B.J. Steed stripped the receiver of the pigskin and UAB's Chris Felder recovered the ball at the UCF 44, returning it 44 yards for a touchdown … Trying to make up for that costly fumble, Walker grabbed a third-&-5 toss from Israel for a 24-yard gain to the UAB 3 and two plays later, Israel took the ball into the end zone for a 4-yard touchdown that ended a 6-play, 80-yard drive that sealed a 31-22 win for UCF … Head to Head Competition-CB#31-Zach Britten-Five solo tackles, two stops for losses of 2 yards.

All-Conference USA second-team selection … Walker started the team's first eleven games at split end, but he sat out the final two contests vs. Tulsa and Nevada with a left knee torn anterior cruciate ligament that he suffered vs. Rice, undergoing surgery … He still managed to finish second on the team with 64 receptions for 855 yards (13.4 avg) … His nine touch-down catches rank tied for ninth on the school's single-season record list … Mike gained 7 yards on a reverse and recorded four solo tackles with a stop for an 8-yard loss in brief defensive action.

South Carolina … Walker earned his first career start at split end, but also saw action on defense, recording two solo tackles with nine receptions for 105 yards … He snatched a 13-yard touchdown pass from Steven Moffett in the fourth quarter … Head to Head Competition-CB#8-Fred Bennett.

South Florida … Mike followed with five catches for 70 yards … Head to Head Competition-CB#4-Carlton Hill.

Marshall … The split end grabbed seven passes for 75 yards … Head to Head Competition-CB#27-Willie Smith.

Louisiana-Lafayette … Mike caught four passes for 45 yards and also carried once for a 7-yard gain … Head to Head Competition-CB#2-Michael Adams.

Memphis … Walker registered a single-season high ten receptions, including seven that produced first downs, as he piled up 157 yards … He beat a pair of defenders in the first quarter on a 20-yard touchdown toss from Steven Moffett that ended a 69-yard, 7-play drive … Head to Head Competition-CB#8-Brandon McDonald.

Southern Mississippi … Mike produced his second-straight 100-yard performance, grabbing eight passes for 109 yards and a pair of touchdowns while also recording one solo tackle … He capped a first quarter 80-yard, 6-play drive with a 34-yard scoring grab and ended a 12-play, 64-yard drive in the third quarter with a 6-yard touchdown … Head to Head Competition-CB#1-John Eubanks.

Tulane … Walker was held to three catches for 32 yards, but one was good for a 7-yard touchdown in the second quarter … Head to Head Competition-CB#4-Israel Route.

East Carolina … Mike rallied the team to a 30-20 victory with a pair of fourth quarter scoring grabs, earning Conference USA Player of the Week honors … He snared seven passes for 110 yards and added one solo tackle … His 38-yard score ended a 9-play, 80-yard drive and on the Golden Knights' next possession, he scored on a 31-yard grab … Head to Head Competition-CB#17-Kasey Ross.

Houston … Even though Walker was held to 37 yards on four catches, one was good for a 2-yard touchdown at the end of the first half to finish off a 10-play, 58-yard drive … Head to Head Competition-CB#1-Willie Gaston.

Alabama-Birmingham … Three of his four catches were good for first downs, including a single-season long 41-yarder, as Mike amassed 71 yards … Head to Head Competition-CB#6-Carnell Williams.

Rice … Mike came up with three receptions for 44 yards and concluded an 81-yard, 10-play drive in the third quarter with a 26-yard touchdown, but he suffered a torn left knee anterior cruciate ligament that required surgery, forcing him to miss the rest of the season … Head to Head Competition-CB#8-Lance Byrd.

Walker started the team's first six games at left cornerback before shifting back to split end for the last five contests. He also appeared briefly on defense during those five games … Recorded 29 tackles (23 solos) with a stop for a 2-yasrd loss … Deflected seven passes and led the team with three interceptions for 71 yards in returns … On offense, Mike caught nine passes for 191 yards (21.2 avg) and one touchdown.

Wisconsin … Made his first career start, responding with six tackles (5 solos) … Main Pass Coverage Assignment-WR#1-Brandon Williams-One catch for 30 yards.

West Virginia … Stripped the ball from receiver Eddie Jackson, causing a fumble and made two tackles with a pass break-up … Main Pass Coverage Assignment-WR#6-Eddie Jackson-One catch for 2 yards.

Penn State … Walker intercepted two Zack Mills passes, returning one 59 yards to set up a UCF 22-yard field goal late in the first half … Also made four solo tackles and batted away two passes … Main Pass Coverage Assignment-WR#19-Gerald Smith-No receptions.

Buffalo … Made seven tackles (4 solos) with a stop for a 2-yard loss, but was beaten for a touchdown … Main Pass Coverage Assignment-WR#24-Terrance Breaux-Two catches for 123 yards and a touchdown.

Northern Illinois … Was burnt for a 10-yard touchdown, but returned an interception 12 yards, deflected two passes and posted four solo tackles … Main Pass Coverage Assignment-WR#83-Shatone Powers-Four catches for 44 yards and a touchdown.

Akron … In his final start on defense, Mike posted four solo tackles and broke up one pass … Main Pass Coverage Assignment-WR#19-Morris Ellington-No receptions.

Ohio University … His only reception was good for a career-long 70-yard touchdown.

Kent State … Closed out the season with four catches for 74 yards and one solo tackle.

Walker appeared in twelve games as a reserve receiver, catching 21 passes for 337 yards (16.0 avg), but did not produce any touchdowns … Also recorded a solo tackle.

Had his first reception, good for 22 yards vs. Virginia Tech … Snatched four passes for 104 yards vs. Florida Atlantic … Added 31 yards on two catches vs. Central Michigan … Came up with three receptions for 44 yards vs. West Virginia … Closed out the season with 63 yards on three catches vs. Miami (Ohio).

2002: Suffered a broken collarbone during the summer.

2005: Tore the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee vs. Rice (11/19), undergoing surgery that forced him to sit out the final two games vs. Tulsa and Nevada.

Campus: 4.58 in the 40-yard dash … 32 1/8-inch arm length … 9 1/2-inch hands … Right-handed … 15/30 Wonderlic score.

Combine: 4.45 in the 40-yard dash … 1.58 10-yard dash … 2.59 20-yard dash … 4.39 20-yard shuttle … 6.92 three-cone drill … 36.5-inch vertical jump … 10'1" broad jump … Bench pressed 225 pounds 18 times.

Attended Edgewater (Orlando, Fla.) High School, playing football for head coach Bill Gierke … Starred on both sides of the ball in his final two seasons and helped his team to a 24-4 record … Defensively, he intercepted 13 passes and recorded 77 tackles in his junior and senior seasons … Was equally impressive on the offensive side of the ball, as he grabbed 40 receptions for 812 yards (20.3 avg) and 10 touchdowns as a senior … Grabbed seven passes for 138 yards in the Class 6A state championship game … Selected to play in the Cali-Florida Bowl, where he had five catches for 75 yards … Earned All-District, All-County and All-Central Florida honors while placing 33rd on the Orlando Sentinel's Top 100 … Also selected as a member of Bill Buchalter's "Dandy Dozen." … Rivals.com rated him as the 27th-best receiver in the nation, as Walker was also named to the All-State and All-Gridwire teams.

Liberal Studies major … Son of Barbara Walter and Michael Sims … Born 11/21/84 … Resides in Orlando, Florida.

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Liberal Studies major … Son of Barbara Walter and Michael Sims … Born 11/21/84 … Resides in Orlando, Florida.