Mykal Walker
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Position: | Linebacker | ||||
Personal information | |||||
Born: | Fresno, California, U.S. | August 28, 1997||||
Height: | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | ||||
Weight: | 232 lb (105 kg) | ||||
Career information | |||||
High school: | Vacaville (Vacaville, California) | ||||
College: |
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NFL draft: | 2020 / Round: 4 / Pick: 119 | ||||
Career history | |||||
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* Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |||||
Roster status: | Active | ||||
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Career NFL statistics as of 2023 | |||||
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Player stats at NFL.com · PFR |
Mykal Walker (born August 28, 1997) is an
College career
Walker played two seasons at
Professional career
Height | Weight | Arm length | Hand span | 40-yard dash | 10-yard split | 20-yard split | 20-yard shuttle |
Three-cone drill | Vertical jump | Broad jump | Bench press | |
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6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) |
230 lb (104 kg) |
32+1⁄2 in (0.83 m) |
10 in (0.25 m) |
4.65 s | 1.62 s | 2.73 s | 4.25 s | 7.09 s | 33.0 in (0.84 m) |
10 ft 2 in (3.10 m) |
20 reps | |
All values from |
Atlanta Falcons
Walker was selected by the
In Week 14 of the 2021 season, Walker intercepted Cam Newton and returned it 66 yards for a touchdown in a 29-21 win over the Carolina Panthers.[6]
On August 13, 2023, the Falcons waived Walker.[7]
Chicago Bears
On August 14, 2023, the Chicago Bears claimed Walker off waivers.[8] He was waived on August 29, 2023.[9]
Las Vegas Raiders
On September 19, 2023, Walker signed with the practice squad of the Las Vegas Raiders.[10] He was released on October 24.
Pittsburgh Steelers
On October 30, 2023, Walker signed with the practice squad of the Pittsburgh Steelers.[11] On November 18, he was signed to the Steelers' active roster.[12]
Washington Commanders
On April 2, 2024, Walker signed with the Washington Commanders.[13]
Personal life
Mykal Walker has a twin brother Malyk. Their father, Michael, played for the Fresno State Bulldogs football team and subsequently joined the New England Patriots, but never played at the NFL level. Michael died of colon cancer in 2012.[14] Mykal Walker's first child, a son, was born in December 2021.[15][16] His cousin is former NFL football running-back Maurice Jones-Drew.
References
- ^ Fresno Bee. Retrieved April 26, 2020.
- ^ "Draft Impact: Mykal Walker". Mountain West Connection. May 3, 2020. Retrieved February 5, 2021.
- ^ a b McFadden, Will (April 25, 2020). "2020 NFL Draft: Falcons select Mykal Walker in fourth round". Atlanta Falcons.com. Retrieved April 26, 2020.
- ^ "Mykal Walker Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved May 8, 2022.
- ^ "2020 Draft Scout Mykal Walker, Fresno State NFL Draft Scout College Football Profile". draftscout.com. Retrieved May 8, 2022.
- ^ "Ryan, Falcons stay hot on the road, beat Panthers 29-21". ESPN.com. Associated Press. December 12, 2021. Retrieved December 13, 2021.
- ^ Waack, Terrin (August 13, 2023). "Falcons release their former fourth-round draft pick, LB Mykal Walker". AtlantaFalcons.com. Retrieved August 13, 2023.
- ^ Sugrue, Brendan (August 14, 2023). "Bears claim former Falcons LB Mykal Walker, waive LB Kuony Deng". USAToday.com. Retrieved August 14, 2023.
- ^ "Roster Moves: Bears reach NFL's 53-man roster limit". ChicagoBears.com. August 29, 2023.
- ^ "Raiders Sign Falcons Ex Mykal Walker to Practice Squad". SI.com. September 19, 2023.
- ^ "Steelers make practice squad moves". Steelers.com. October 30, 2023.
- ^ "Steelers make roster moves ahead of Sunday's game". Steelers.com. November 18, 2023.
- ^ Ulrich, Logan (April 2, 2024). "Commanders Sign LB Mykal Walker".
- ^ McFadden, Will (October 30, 2020). "Mykal Walker's father lost his cancer battle, but his dream for his son remains alive". Atlanta Falcons. Retrieved December 13, 2021.
- ^ Ledbetter, D. Orlando (December 12, 2021). "Walker celebrates birth of son with pick-six". The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Retrieved December 13, 2021.
- ^ Holcomb, Dave (December 12, 2021). "New Father Mykal Walker Scores First NFL TD Days After Son's Birth". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved December 13, 2021.