Mike Sims-Walker - Football (2003-06) - UCF Hall of Fame Class of 2025

A dynamic and productive wide receiver, Mike Sims-Walker was instrumental in UCF’s rise in Division I football. Over 46 games, he amassed 184 receptions (then 4th all-time) for 2,561 yards (also 4th) and 17 touchdowns, earning Second Team All-Conference USA honors in 2005 and First Team in 2006. That senior season, he set the program’s single-season receptions record with 90, a mark that still stands as #1 all-time at UCF. Known for his size, body control, and ability to make contested catches, Sims-Walker became a reliable go-to target and even led the team with three interceptions in the 2004 season, displaying his defensive versatility. Selected by the Jacksonville Jaguars in the third round of the 2007 NFL Draft (79th overall), he overcame early-career injuries to deliver a breakout 2009 campaign with 63 receptions, 869 yards, and 7 touchdowns. He finished his NFL career with 134 catches, 1,798 yards, and 14 touchdowns over four seasons, also spending time with the St. Louis Rams and briefly in the CFL with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. Off the field, Sims-Walker has maintained close ties to UCF, mentoring student-athletes and establishing a scholarship fund. His legacy is one of production, resilience, and serving as a bridge between UCF’s early days in Conference USA and its later national prominence.