A closer look at the biggest achievements of Herschel Walker. Awards, milestones, and records that define success.
Herschel Walker is an American diplomat and former professional football player. Currently the United States ambassador-designate to the Bahamas since 2025, he is a member of the Republican Party. Walker was the Republican nominee in the 2022 U.S. Senate election in Georgia, but was unsuccessful. As a football player, Walker played 12 seasons in the National Football League (NFL) as a running back.
In 1979, during his senior year, Herschel Walker rushed for 3,167 yards, helping the Johnson County Trojans win their first state championship. He was also awarded the inaugural Dial Award as national high school scholar-athlete of the year.
During his freshman season in 1980, Herschel Walker set the NCAA freshman rushing record and played a major role in helping Georgia win the de facto national championship with a victory over Notre Dame in the Sugar Bowl.
In 1982, Herschel Walker won the Heisman Trophy and Maxwell Award while playing for the University of Georgia.
In 1985, Herschel Walker was the MVP of the USFL during its final season. After the USFL folded, Walker joined the NFL with the Dallas Cowboys.
In 1987, Herschel Walker earned Pro Bowl and second-team All-Pro honors with the Dallas Cowboys.
In 1987, Herschel Walker made the first of two consecutive Pro Bowls.
In 1988, Herschel Walker earned consecutive Pro Bowl and second-team All-Pro honors with the Dallas Cowboys.
In 1988, Herschel Walker established himself as an NFL running back, reaching his NFL career highs of 1,514 rushing yards and 505 receiving yards, while playing seven positions: halfback, fullback, tight end, H-back, wide receiver, both in the slot and as a flanker. He achieved two consecutive Pro Bowls (1987 and 1988).
In 1999, Herschel Walker was elected to the College Football Hall of Fame.
On January 30, 2010, Herschel Walker defeated Greg Nagy via technical knock-out due to strikes at Strikeforce: Miami in his MMA debut.
On January 29, 2011, Herschel Walker defeated Scott Carson via TKO (strikes) at 3:13 of round 1 during a Strikeforce match.
On October 7, 2025, Walkers nomination was confirmed by the Senate in a 51-47 vote, making him the first confirmed ambassador to the position since 2011.
In 2014, Herschel Walker won season 3 of Rachael vs. Guy: Celebrity Cook-Off.
On July 4, 2017, Trojan Way, the street where Johnson County High School resides, was officially renamed Herschel Walker Drive during Wrightsville's annual Fourth of July celebration and parade.
In 2018, President Trump appointed Herschel Walker to the President's Council on Sports, Fitness, and Nutrition.
In December 2020, President Trump reappointed Herschel Walker to another two-year term on the President's Council on Sports, Fitness, and Nutrition.
42 years after his initial enrollment, on December 16, 2024, Herschel Walker graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Family and Consumer Sciences degree in Housing Management and Policy.
On October 7, 2025, Herschel Walker's nomination as U.S. Ambassador to the Bahamas was confirmed by the Senate in a 51-47 vote.
 
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