Murray State University Athletics
Hall of Fame

Walter Powell
- Induction:
- 2020
Walter Powell Football 2010-13
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- The all-time leading receiver in the history of Murray State football after playing career from 2010-2013 for head coach Chris Hatcher.
- Set MSU career records for receiving yards with 2,650, touchdowns with 29 and 100-plus yard games with 10 and is second all-time in receptions with 208.
- In 2012, had one of the best seasons in Murray State history when he caught a program single-season record 94 passes that led to a single-season record of 1,213 yards while scoring 13 touchdowns, the second-most in a single season all-time.
- Led the Racers in receptions in touchdowns in each of his final three seasons and in receiving yards in his final two.
- Was a two-time All-OVC selection at both a wide receiver and return specialist.
- First Team All-American as an all-purpose player in 2013
- Drafted in the sixth round of the 2014 NFL Draft by the Arizona Cardinals.
- Spent four seasons in the NFL playing for the Cardinals, the New York Jets, the Buffalo Bills, the Oakland Raiders and the Jacksonville Jaguars.
- In 2017, helped develop the mobile app, Politiscope, which provides a roster of every member of USA government.
- Named to Forbes Magazine's prestigious "30 Under 30" list in the "Law & Policy" category.
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