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{{Infobox NFL biography
{{Infobox NFL biography
| name = Mykal Walker
| name = Mykal Walker
| image = Mykal Walker Falcons DEC2021 (cropped).png
| image = Mykal Walker Falcons DEC2021 (cropped).png
| image_size = 200px
| caption = Walker with the [[Atlanta Falcons]] in 2021
| current_team = Washington Commanders
| caption = Walker in 2021
| current_team = Las Vegas Raiders
| number =
| number = 44
| position = [[Linebacker]]
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| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1997|8|28}}
| position = [[Linebacker]]
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| birth_place = [[Fresno, California]], U.S.
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| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1997|8|28}}
| death_date =
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| birth_place = [[Fresno, California]], U.S.
| death_date =
| death_place =
| death_place =
| height_ft = 6
| height_ft = 6
| height_in = 3
| height_in = 3
| weight_lb = 232
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| high_school = [[Vacaville High School|Vacaville]] ([[Vacaville, California]])
| weight_lb = 232
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| college = {{ubl|[[Azusa Pacific Cougars football|Azusa Pacific]] (2015–2016)|[[Fresno State Bulldogs football|Fresno State]] (2017–2019)}}
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| high_school = [[Vacaville High School|Vacaville]]<br>([[Vacaville, California]])
| draftyear = 2020
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| college = {{ubl|[[Azusa Pacific Cougars football|Azusa Pacific]] (2015–2016)|[[Fresno State Bulldogs football|Fresno State]] (2017–2019)}}
| draftyear = 2020
| draftround = 4
| draftround = 4
| draftpick = 119
| draftpick = 119
| pastteams =
* [[Atlanta Falcons]] ({{NFL Year|2020|2022}})
| pastteams =
* [[Atlanta Falcons]] ({{NFL Year|2020|2022}})
* [[Chicago Bears]] ({{NFL Year|2023}})*
* [[Chicago Bears]] ({{NFL Year|2023}})*
* [[Las Vegas Raiders]] ({{NFL Year|2023}})*
* [[Las Vegas Raiders]] ({{NFL Year|2023}}–present)*
* [[Pittsburgh Steelers]] ({{NFL Year|2023}})
* [[Washington Commanders]] ({{NFL Year|2024}}–present)
| status = Practice squad
| status = Active
| highlights =
| highlights =
* First-team All-[[Mountain West Conference|MW]] (2018, 2019)
* First-team All-[[Mountain West Conference|MW]] (2018, 2019)
| statleague = NFL
| statleague = NFL
| statseason = 2022
| statseason = 2023
| statweek =
| statweek =
| statlabel1 = [[Tackle (football move)|Total tackles]]
| statlabel1 = [[Tackle (football move)|Tackles]]
| statvalue1 = 187
| statvalue1 = 220
| statlabel2 = [[Quarterback sack|Sacks]]
| statlabel2 = [[Quarterback sack|Sacks]]
| statvalue2 = 1.0
| statvalue2 = 1
| statlabel3 = [[Fumble|Forced fumbles]]
| statlabel3 = [[Fumble|Forced fumbles]]
| statvalue3 = 2
| statvalue3 = 1
| statlabel4 = [[Fumble|Fumble recoveries]]
| statlabel4 = [[Fumble|Fumble recoveries]]
| statvalue4 = 1
| statvalue4 = 1
| statlabel5 = [[Interception]]s
| statlabel5 = [[Pass deflections]]
| statvalue5 = 3
| statvalue5 = 13
|statlabel6=[[Pass deflected|Pass deflections]]
| statlabel6 = [[Interceptions]]
|statvalue6=11
| statvalue6 = 4
|statlabel7=[[Touchdown|Defensive touchdowns]]
| statlabel7 = [[Touchdown]]s
|statvalue7=1
| statvalue7 = 1
| nfl = Mykal-Walker
| pfr = WalkMy00
|pfr=WalkMy00
}}
}}
'''Mykal Walker''' (born August 28, 1997) is an [[American football]] [[linebacker]] for the [[Las Vegas Raiders]] of the [[National Football League]] (NFL). He played [[college football]] at [[Fresno State Bulldogs football|Fresno State]], and selected by the [[Atlanta Falcons]] in the fourth round of the [[2020 NFL Draft]].
'''Mykal Walker''' (born August 28, 1997) is an [[American football]] [[linebacker]] for the [[Washington Commanders]] of the [[National Football League]] (NFL). He played [[college football]] for the [[Azusa Pacific Cougars football|Azusa Pacific Cougars]] and [[Fresno State Bulldogs football|Fresno State Bulldogs]] and was selected by the [[Atlanta Falcons]] in the fourth round of the [[2020 NFL draft]]. Walker has also been a member of the [[Chicago Bears]], [[Las Vegas Raiders]], and [[Pittsburgh Steelers]].


==College career==
==College career==
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| note = All values from NFL Combine<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.nfl.com/prospects/mykal-walker/32005741-4c28-0175-924f-5d081f632663 |title=Mykal Walker Draft and Combine Prospect Profile |website=NFL.com |access-date=May 8, 2022}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://draftscout.com/dsprofile.php?PlayerId=1027686&DraftYear=2020 |title=2020 Draft Scout Mykal Walker, Fresno State NFL Draft Scout College Football Profile |website=draftscout.com |access-date=May 8, 2022}}</ref>
| note = All values from [[NFL Combine]]<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.nfl.com/prospects/mykal-walker/32005741-4c28-0175-924f-5d081f632663 |title=Mykal Walker Draft and Combine Prospect Profile |website=NFL.com |access-date=May 8, 2022}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://draftscout.com/dsprofile.php?PlayerId=1027686&DraftYear=2020 |title=2020 Draft Scout Mykal Walker, Fresno State NFL Draft Scout College Football Profile |website=draftscout.com |access-date=May 8, 2022}}</ref>
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===Las Vegas Raiders===
===Las Vegas Raiders===
On September 19, 2023, Walker signed with the practice squad of the [[Las Vegas Raiders]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Raiders Sign Falcons Ex Mykal Walker to Practice Squad|url=https://www.si.com/nfl/falcons/.amp/news/las-vegas-raiders-sign-atlanta-falcons-mykal-walker-practice-squad|date=September 19, 2023|website=SI.com}}</ref>
On September 19, 2023, Walker signed with the [[practice squad]] of the [[Las Vegas Raiders]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Raiders Sign Falcons Ex Mykal Walker to Practice Squad|url=https://www.si.com/nfl/falcons/.amp/news/las-vegas-raiders-sign-atlanta-falcons-mykal-walker-practice-squad|date=September 19, 2023|website=SI.com}}</ref> He was released on October 24.

===Pittsburgh Steelers===
On October 30, 2023, Walker signed with the practice squad of the [[Pittsburgh Steelers]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Steelers make practice squad moves|url=https://www.steelers.com/news/steelers-make-practice-squad-moves-x8207|website=Steelers.com|date=October 30, 2023}}</ref> On November 18, he was signed to the Steelers' active roster.<ref>{{cite web|title=Steelers make roster moves ahead of Sunday's game|url=https://www.steelers.com/news/steelers-make-roster-moves-ahead-of-sunday-s-game|website=Steelers.com|date=November 18, 2023}}</ref>

===Washington Commanders===
On April 2, 2024, Walker signed with the [[Washington Commanders]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Ulrich |first=Logan |date=2024-04-02 |title=Commanders Sign LB Mykal Walker |url=https://nfltraderumors.co/commanders-sign-lb-mykal-walker/ |access-date=2024-06-20 |website=NFLTradeRumors.co |language=en-US}}</ref>


==Personal life==
==Personal life==
Mykal Walker has a twin brother Malyk. Their father, Michael, played for the [[Fresno State Bulldogs football]] team, subsequently joined the [[New England Patriots]], but never played at the NFL level. Michael died of colon cancer in 2012.<ref>{{cite news |last1=McFadden |first1=Will |title=Mykal Walker's father lost his cancer battle, but his dream for his son remains alive |url=https://www.atlantafalcons.com/news/mykal-walker-s-father-lost-his-cancer-battle-but-his-dream-for-his-son-remains-a |access-date=December 13, 2021 |publisher=Atlanta Falcons |date=October 30, 2020}}</ref> Mykal Walker's first child, a son, was born in December 2021.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Ledbetter |first1=D. Orlando |title=Walker celebrates birth of son with pick-six |url=https://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-falcons/walkers-celebrates-birth-of-son-with-pick-six/G3YDSFZLCZCKZD55345UB6TU6U/ |access-date=December 13, 2021 |work=The Atlanta Journal-Constitution |date=December 12, 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last1=Holcomb |first1=Dave |title=New Father Mykal Walker Scores First NFL TD Days After Son's Birth |url=https://www.si.com/nfl/falcons/news/atlanta-mykal-walker-interception-carolina-panthers-nfl-week-14-dh |access-date=December 13, 2021 |work=Sports Illustrated |date=December 12, 2021}}</ref> His cousin is former NFL football running-back [[Maurice Jones-Drew]].
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.<ref>{{cite news |last1=McFadden |first1=Will |title=Mykal Walker's father lost his cancer battle, but his dream for his son remains alive |url=https://www.atlantafalcons.com/news/mykal-walker-s-father-lost-his-cancer-battle-but-his-dream-for-his-son-remains-a |access-date=December 13, 2021 |publisher=Atlanta Falcons |date=October 30, 2020}}</ref> Mykal Walker's first child, a son, was born in December 2021.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Ledbetter |first1=D. Orlando |title=Walker celebrates birth of son with pick-six |url=https://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-falcons/walkers-celebrates-birth-of-son-with-pick-six/G3YDSFZLCZCKZD55345UB6TU6U/ |access-date=December 13, 2021 |work=The Atlanta Journal-Constitution |date=December 12, 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite magazine |last1=Holcomb |first1=Dave |title=New Father Mykal Walker Scores First NFL TD Days After Son's Birth |url=https://www.si.com/nfl/falcons/news/atlanta-mykal-walker-interception-carolina-panthers-nfl-week-14-dh |access-date=December 13, 2021 |magazine=Sports Illustrated |date=December 12, 2021}}</ref> His cousin is former NFL football running-back [[Maurice Jones-Drew]].


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
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*[https://www.atlantafalcons.com/team/players-roster/mykal-walker/ Atlanta Falcons bio]
*[https://www.commanders.com/team/players-roster/mykal-walker/ Washington Commanders bio]
*[https://gobulldogs.com/sports/football/roster/mykal-walker/9333 Fresno State Bulldogs bio]
*[https://gobulldogs.com/sports/football/roster/mykal-walker/9333 Fresno State Bulldogs bio]


{{Las Vegas Raiders roster navbox}}
{{Washington Commanders roster navbox}}
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{{Falcons2020DraftPicks}}


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Revision as of 17:38, 20 June 2024

Mykal Walker
refer to caption
Walker with the Atlanta Falcons in 2021
Washington Commanders
Position:Linebacker
Personal information
Born: (1997-08-28) August 28, 1997 (age 27)
Fresno, California, U.S.
Height:6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight:232 lb (105 kg)
Career information
High school:Vacaville (Vacaville, California)
College:
NFL draft:2020 / Round: 4 / Pick: 119
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Roster status:Active
Career highlights and awards
  • First-team All-MW (2018, 2019)
Career NFL statistics as of 2023
Tackles:220
Sacks:1
Forced fumbles:1
Fumble recoveries:1
Pass deflections:13
Interceptions:4
Touchdowns:1
Player stats at PFR

Mykal Walker (born August 28, 1997) is an American football linebacker for the Washington Commanders of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Azusa Pacific Cougars and Fresno State Bulldogs and was selected by the Atlanta Falcons in the fourth round of the 2020 NFL draft. Walker has also been a member of the Chicago Bears, Las Vegas Raiders, and Pittsburgh Steelers.

College career

Walker tackling an Air Force ballcarrier in 2019

Walker played two seasons at Azusa Pacific University before transferring to Fresno State. In 2019, he had 91 tackles, 11.5 tackles for loss and 5 pass deflections.[1] Walker finished his two seasons at Fresno State with 182 tackles including 22.5 tackles for a loss, 10 pass defenses and 6.5 sacks. Walker was named a two-time First-team All-Mountain West Conference selection, along with being named the Defensive MVP during the 2018 Mountain West Conference Football Championship Game.[2][3] Walker ran the 40-yard dash in 4.65 seconds.[1]

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
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
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 NFL Combine[4][5]

Atlanta Falcons

Walker was selected by the Atlanta Falcons with the 119th overall pick in the fourth round of the 2020 NFL Draft.[3]

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

  1. ^ a b Galavitz, Anthony (April 25, 2020). "Former Fresno State standout Mykal Walker drafted by Atlanta Falcons in Round 4". Fresno Bee. Retrieved April 26, 2020.
  2. ^ "Draft Impact: Mykal Walker". Mountain West Connection. May 3, 2020. Retrieved February 5, 2021.
  3. ^ a b McFadden, Will (April 25, 2020). "2020 NFL Draft: Falcons select Mykal Walker in fourth round". Atlanta Falcons.com. Retrieved April 26, 2020.
  4. ^ "Mykal Walker Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved May 8, 2022.
  5. ^ "2020 Draft Scout Mykal Walker, Fresno State NFL Draft Scout College Football Profile". draftscout.com. Retrieved May 8, 2022.
  6. ^ "Ryan, Falcons stay hot on the road, beat Panthers 29-21". ESPN.com. Associated Press. December 12, 2021. Retrieved December 13, 2021.
  7. ^ Waack, Terrin (August 13, 2023). "Falcons release their former fourth-round draft pick, LB Mykal Walker". AtlantaFalcons.com. Retrieved August 13, 2023.
  8. ^ Sugrue, Brendan (August 14, 2023). "Bears claim former Falcons LB Mykal Walker, waive LB Kuony Deng". USAToday.com. Retrieved August 14, 2023.
  9. ^ "Roster Moves: Bears reach NFL's 53-man roster limit". ChicagoBears.com. August 29, 2023.
  10. ^ "Raiders Sign Falcons Ex Mykal Walker to Practice Squad". SI.com. September 19, 2023.
  11. ^ "Steelers make practice squad moves". Steelers.com. October 30, 2023.
  12. ^ "Steelers make roster moves ahead of Sunday's game". Steelers.com. November 18, 2023.
  13. ^ Ulrich, Logan (April 2, 2024). "Commanders Sign LB Mykal Walker". NFLTradeRumors.co. Retrieved June 20, 2024.
  14. ^ 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.
  15. ^ Ledbetter, D. Orlando (December 12, 2021). "Walker celebrates birth of son with pick-six". The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Retrieved December 13, 2021.
  16. ^ Holcomb, Dave (December 12, 2021). "New Father Mykal Walker Scores First NFL TD Days After Son's Birth". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved December 13, 2021.
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