Walls would win the starting Left Cornerback’s job as a rookie, and he led the NFL in Interceptions with what would be a career-high of 11. He again led the NFL in picks the following season, and again in 1985, and while he “only” had four INTs in 1983, he was so dominant at his position that he was named a First Team All-Pro. He played with Dallas until he signed with their division rival, the New York Giants in 1990. Walls would have 44 Interceptions for Dallas, which second in franchise history only behind Mel Renfro.
Walls won the Super Bowl in his first season with the G-Men.
27. Everson Walls
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After a bad scouting combine, Everson Walls would not hear his name called during the 1981 Draft. The Cowboys would sign him, and it was easy to say that the move benefited both parties.
The Bullet Points
- Position: Cornerback
- Acquired: Signed as an Undrafted Free Agent before the 1981 Season.
- Departed: Signed as a Free Agent with the New York Giants before the 1990 Season.
- Games Played: 133
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Notable Statistics:
127 Games Started
44 Interceptions
391 Interception Return Yards
3 Fumble Recoveries
8 Fumble Recovery Yards
1.0 Quarterback Sacks*
1 Punt Return
0 Punt Return Yards
82 Approximate Value
7 Playoff Games
3 Interceptions
20 Interception Return Yards
1 Fumble Recovery
0 Fumble Recovery Yards*Quarterback Sacks became a statistic in 1982.
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Major Accolades and Awards:
First Team All-Pro (1983)
Second Team All-Pro (1982 & 1985)
Pro Bowl (1981, 1982, 1983 & 1985)
Most Interceptions (1981, 1982 & 1985)
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