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Career Biography
Herschel Walker is widely considered one of the greatest college football players of all time. As a freshman in 1980, Walker led the Georgia Bulldogs to a national championship. Over his three years in Athens, he exhibited an unmatched combination of size, world-class track speed, and power, dominating every defense he faced.
Rushed for 5,259 yards in just three seasons (which remains an SEC record for three years of play) and scored 49 rushing touchdowns.
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Career Statistics
5,259Career Rushing Yards
49Rushing Touchdowns
5.3Average Yards Per Carry
28100-Yard Games
Hometown: Wrightsville, GA
Walter Camp Accolades
FBS Player of YearSeason Awarded: 1982
Ring of HonorSeason Awarded: 2018
Alumni AwardSeason Awarded: 2001
All-America 1st TeamPosition: Running Back | Year: 1980
All-America 1st TeamPosition: Running Back | Year: 1981
All-America 1st TeamPosition: Running Back | Year: 1982