Gary Walker: Pick #159 in the 1995 NFL Draft

Gary Walker is a former defensive end out of Auburn; Hinds CC, selected by the Houston Texans with the 159th overall pick (round 5) in the 1995 NFL Draft. He played 155 regular-season games from 1995 to 2005. From 1999 on, he played for the Jacksonville Jaguars and Houston Texans. He was named to 2 Pro Bowls.

Draft Details

Year

1995

Round

Round 5

Pick

159th overall

Team

Houston Texans

Position

DE

College

Auburn, Hinds CC

Gary Walker Career Stats

2× Pro Bowl selection.
Primary starter for 10 seasons.
Ranks 5th in the 1995 draft class in sacks (46.5).

Career Totals

Games	Solo Tkl	Sacks
155	319	46.5

Defense

Season	Team	G	Solo	Ast	TFL	Sacks	QB Hits	PD	FF
1999	JAX	15	37	8	12	10	10	2	0
2000	JAX	13	34	3	11	5	4	2	2
2001	JAX	16	32	8	15	7.5	7	3	1
2002	HOU	16	31	15	8	6.5	6	4	1
2003	HOU	4	5	6	0	0	0	0	0
2004	HOU	13	14	10	0	0.5	0	4	1
2005	HOU	9	15	10	0	2	0	4	2
Since 1999		86	168	60	46	31.5	27	19	7

G = games with at least one recorded statistic; the career games total in the summary above includes every game played.

Season-by-season detail is available from 1999 on; career totals above cover the full career.

Source: nflverse · Updated Sep 28, 2026

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