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Jacksonville native, Denver Broncos DE DeMarcus Walker visits his alma maters

Newly drafted Denver Broncos defensive end and Jacksonville native DeMarcus Walker took time on Tuesday to give back to the community that supported him on his journey to the NFL.

Newly drafted Denver Broncos defensive end and Jacksonville native DeMarcus Walker took time on Tuesday to give back to the community that supported him on his journey to the NFL.

Walker, who was a Sandalwood Saint and a Florida State Seminole, got a rousing welcome complete with a drumline at his elementary school, Rufus E. Payne Elementary School.

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He spoke to the students and asked, "How many of you want to make a difference?" Everyone in the audience raised their hands.

Walker told the students he was able to get a car and a house for his mother.

Walker was visibly touched when school staff proclaimed that from here on out, May 9 would be "DeMarcus Walker Playday" and it would be "a celebration of encouragement and success."

Walker also visited his alma mater Sandalwood High School, where he spoke in front of a "packed house."