Walter Bernard Walter Bernard ( born May 3 , 1978 ) is a former American college and professional football player who was a defensive back in the National Football League ( NFL ) . He played college football for the University of New Mexico . He played professionally from 2001 to 2005 . He was signed by the San Diego Chargers as an undrafted free agent in 2001 . He played professionally for the Chargers , Indianapolis Colts and Seattle Seahawks of the NFL . Early Years . Bernard was born in San Diego , CA . He attended Poway High School in Poway , CA through his junior year , where he played baseball and lettered in both track and field and basketball . For his senior year , Bernard transferred to Rancho Buena Vista High School in Vista , CA . There , after playing his first year of organized football , he was selected first team All Palomar and first team All San Diego County , and received a Division I scholarship . Bernard is the first athlete to make an NFL roster from Rancho Buena Vista High School . College career . Bernard played college football at the University of New Mexico , where he majored in university studies with an emphasis in filmmaking . Bernard was a four year letterman and three year starter for the Lobos , playing under head coaches Dennis Franchione ( 1997 ) and Rocky Long ( 1998 – 2000 ) . Bernard finished his collegiate career with six interception s and was selected to the All - Mountain West Team his junior and senior seasons . Bernard was a teammate of future Chicago Bears linebacker Brian Urlacher . Professional career . Bernard signed with the San Diego Chargers as an undrafted free agent in 2001 . Eventually , the Chargers released him during the 2001 season . He was signed by the Indianapolis Colts late 2001 , and then sent to play for the Frankfurt Galaxy of NFL Europe . After playing for the Galaxy , Bernard went back to Indianapolis in 2002 under new head coach Tony Dungy . The Colts converted Bernard from a cornerback to a free safety . During the 2002 season , Bernard was released and picked up by the Seattle Seahawks . Bernard finished out his career with the Seattle Seahawks and officially retired in 2005 due to injuries . Bernard primarily played on special teams and was used as both a cornerback and safety for the Seahawks . Personal . Bernard graduated from Howard University School of Business and Howard University School of Law in 2010 , where he received his JD / MBA . Bernard is a practicing lawyer and is a member of the New York and New Jersey State bars . Bernard ’ s oldest brother , Mike , was a standout high jumper for Southern Illinois University and was one of the first seven - foot jumpers in the state of Illinois . Bernard ’ s younger brother , Wayne , is a professional basketball player in Europe and was a standout basketball player at Davidson College . Wayne has signed NBA contracts with the Sacramento Kings and the Toronto Raptors . Bernard ’ s youngest brother , Wynton , was a standout baseball player for Niagara University and was drafted by the San Diego Padres in the 2012 Major League Baseball ( MLB ) draft . Wynton currently plays in the San Diego Padres organization . During the 2011 season of Family Feud , Bernard appeared as a contestant with his brother Wynton , with host Steve Harvey . Bernard was a model for Harley Davidson and appeared in their national advertisement campaign .