Jay Walker

Jewel Jacobia Walker (born January 24, 1972) is an American sports announcer, former businessman, politician, and professional football player who served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates for the 26th district. He played as a quarterback in the National Football League (NFL). Walker was formerly CEO and president of Walker Financial Services and now works as a college football analyst for ESPN.

Early life and education

Born in California, Walker attended University High School in Los Angeles and earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in political science from Howard University.

Career

Football Walker played quarterback in both college and professional football, after a brief stint in professional baseball. After high school, he was drafted by Major League Baseball's California Angels organization.

Walker later joined the Howard Bison, where he set single-season records for pass completions and passing yardage, as well as a single-game record for pass completions (with 38). In 2005, Walker was voted into the Howard University Athletics Hall of Fame. Walker spent the 1995 season in the World League of American Football with the Barcelona Dragons, where he suffered an injury during a game in which a lack of running backs required him to throw a pass on every play. Following the injury, he lost his job with New England, but he returned to the NFL with the Minnesota Vikings, where he served as a backup for two years. He attempted two career NFL passes, both for completions.

Maryland Legislature Walker was a member of the Maryland House of Delegates from January 10, 2007, to January 11, 2023. He served on the House Ways and Means Committee. He was also a member of the Legislative Black Caucus of Maryland.

Walker sponsored House Bill 30 in 2007, establishing the Maryland Educational Fund.

In March 2022, Walker announced that he would not seek re-election to any office in 2022.

Personal life Walker is married to Monique Anderson-Walker, a former politician and candidate for lieutenant governor of Maryland in 2022. He lives in Fort Washington, Maryland, and has three children.