87. Everson Walls
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In the 1980s, the Dallas Cowboys had a slew of excellent defensive players, so cracking the main roster as an undrafted Free Agent was not too likely, though that is exactly what Everson Walls did in 1981.
Walls would see playing time early and was targeted by opponents early until he made multiple Interceptions and would become a starting Cornerback. He would go on to lead the NFL in picks as a rookie and would do so again in 1982 and 1985, making him the first player to lead the league in interceptions three times. Walls would be named to the Pro Bowl four times as a Cowboy and later in his career would help the New York Giants win Super Bowl XXV. The Cornerback would pick off opposing QBs 57 times, and was one of the most natural Defensive Backs ever.
The Bullet Points
- Country of Origin: Dallas, Texas, U.S.A.
- Eligible Since: Monday, 01 January 1996
- Position: Cornerback
- Games Played: 186
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Notable Statistics: 57 Interceptions
504 Interceptions Return Yards
1 Interception Return Touchdown
5 Fumble Recoveries
8 Fumble Recovery Yards
3.0 Quarterback Sacks
1 Punt Return
0 Punt Return Yards
104 Approximate Value
10 Playoff Games
4 Interceptions
57 Interception Return Yards
1 Fumble Recovery
0 Fumble Recovery Yards - Played For: Cleveland Browns, Dallas Cowboys, New York Giants
- College: Grambling State
- Drafted: Undrafted in 1981
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Major Accolades and Awards:
Super Bowl Rings (1) (New York Giants, XXV)
First Team All-Pro Selection (1983)
Second Team All-Pro Selection (1982 & 1985)
Pro Bowl Selection (1981, 1982, 1983 & 1985)
All-Rookie (1981)
Most Interceptions (1981, 1982 & 1985) -
Other Points of Note: Top Ten Defensive Player of the Year Finishes:
5th in 1982
Top Ten Finishes: Interceptions (5) (1981, 1982, 1985, 1987 & 1990) - Notable All Time Rankings: 13. Interceptions: 57
- Years Nominated for the Hall of Fame: 2018
Should Everson Walls be in the Hall of Fame?
Definitely put him in! - 58.3%
Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 25%
Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 4.2%
No opinion. - 4.2%
No way! - 8.3%
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