As senior at Texas A&M Derel Walker played opposite Mike Evans in 2013. He saved his best performance for last, catching six passes for 113 yards and touchdown in the Aggies tremendous Chic-fil-A bowl victory over Duke.
After signing with the Tennessee Titans as an undrafted free agent he was subsequently released prior to the regular season. From there the Hillsboro, Texas native found his way to the Canadian Football League and signed with the Edmonton Eskimos.
In two seasons with the Eskimos Walker has amassed 2,699 yards and 16 touchdowns – including a 104 yard score this year.