| Walt Sumner | |
| Number: | 29 |
| Position: | Safety / Cornerback |
| Birth Date: | 2 February 1947 |
| Birth Place: | Ocilla, Georgia, U.S. |
| Height Ft: | 6 |
| Height In: | 1 |
| Weight Lbs: | 195 |
| High School: | Ocilla (GA) Irwin County |
| College: | Florida State |
| Draftyear: | 1969 |
| Draftround: | 7 |
| Draftpick: | 176 |
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Walter Herman Sumner (born February 2, 1947) is a former American football player who was selected by the Cleveland Browns in the seventh round of the 1969 NFL/AFL draft. A 6'1", 188 lbs. safety from Florida State University, Sumner played in 6 NFL seasons from 1969 to 1974.
At Florida State, he was a two-sport star as an outfielder and defensive back. His 11 collegiate interceptions and two punt returns for touchdowns led to his induction into the FSU Hall of Fame in 1982.[1]