Published via F: 2014-05-18 14:31:08
Former Tulane safety Devon Walker was paralyzed from the neck down after a collision with a teammate during a 2012 football game against Tulsa. But it never stopped him from becoming the Green Wave's inspirational leader the past two seasons.And it didn't stop Walker from realizing his dream of signing an NFL contract, either.
"I'm proud to be up here with him, and I'm super proud of his recovery and the way he's handled this and the way he's approached this," said Saints coach Sean Payton, who raved about the leadership and inspiration Walker continued to provide his team following the injury. "Obviously he's been an inspiration to our region, to our community, New Orleans, the Tulane family, and it's carried over to us on the Saints."
My Two Cents
By far the story of Devon Walker is the most inspirational of the week. Paralyzed in a 2012 football game, he has continued to be an inspiration and a leader. You have set the standard very high for all of us. The New Orleans Saints just signed him to a contract this week. Well done Saints. Well done Mr. Walker.
