Wesley Walker

New York Jets standout wide receiver Wesley Walker played in the NFL from 1977 to 1989 for the New York Jets. A 2nd-round out of California in 1977, he led the NFL in Yards-per-Catch as a rookie. Made All Pro when he led the league in receiving yards in 1978. Made the Pro Bowl in 1982 as well. Still ranks #2 among All-Time Jets receivers in catches, yards receiving and touchdown receptions.

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NFL Star receiver Wesley Walker of the New York Jets beats the double coverage of Miami Dolphin defenders Rich Volk and Norris Thomas.

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Wesley Walker of the New York Jets. Walker had over 8300 yards receiving and 71 touchdowns in his 13 year NFL career.

The 1986 meeting in week 3 between The New York Jets and Miami Dolphins was one for the highlight reels. Jets QB Ken O'Brien and receiver Wesley Walker combined for 4 touchdowns - including the game winning 43-yard score in overtime. Both teams combined for over 1000 yards of offense and 10 touchdowns. O'Brien had 479 yards passing while Dolphins quarterback Dan Marino had 448 yards passing and 6 touchdowns.

Late 1970s - Wesley Walker focuses on bringing in the pass here against [we think] James Hunter of Grambling. In 1979 Walker had a big game against the Lions with 6 catches for 177 yards in a 31-10 win. He still ranks #2 on the Jets All-Time Receiving Yards List with 8306.

Wesley Walker Football Cards

After an All Pro season in 1978, he played in only 9 games of the 1979 season. Led the Jets with 569 receiving yards and 5 touchdown catches and was 4th in receptions with 24.

Wesley Walker All-Time Career Statstics

Regular Season Receiving Totals
					Receiving
Year	Age	Team	#	Games	Catches	Yards	Y/R	Long	TD
1977	22	NYJ	85	14	35	740	21.1♦	87	3
1978*+	23	NYJ	85	16	48	1169♦	24.4♦	77	8
1979	24	NYJ	85	9	23	569	24.7	71	5
1980	25	NYJ	85	10	18	376	20.9	47	1
1981	26	NYJ	85	13	47	770	16.4	49	9
1982*	27	NYJ	85	9	39	620	15.9	56	6
1983	28	NYJ	85	16	61	868	14.2	64	7
1984	29	NYJ	85	12	41	623	15.2	44	7
1985	30	NYJ	85	12	34	725	21.3	96	5
1986	31	NYJ	85	16	49	1016	20.7	83	12
1987	32	NYJ	85	5	9	190	21.1	59	1
1988	33	NYJ	85	16	26	551	21.2	50	7
1989	34	NYJ	85	6	8	89	11.1	31	0
13-Year NFL Career				154	438	8306	19.0	96	71

Post Season Receiving Totals
				Receiving
Year	Age	Team	Games	Catches	Yards	Y/R	Long	TD
1981	26	NYJ	1	3	24	8.0	11	0
1982*	27	NYJ	3	16	314	19.6	49	2
1985	30	NYJ	1	4	54	13.5	24	0
1986	31	NYJ	2	4	94	23.5	42	1
Total Post Season Results			7	27	486	18.0	49	3