Cavon Walker

Cavon Walker (born July 4, 1994) is an American football defensive end for the Pittsburgh Steelers of the National Football League (NFL).

Cavon Walker
No. 79 – Pittsburgh Steelers
Position:Defensive end
Personal information
Born: (1994-07-04) July 4, 1994
Washington, D.C.
Height:6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight:278 lb (126 kg)
Career information
High school:Friendship Collegiate Academy Public Charter School
College:Maryland
Undrafted:2018
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Roster status:Active
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Player stats at NFL.com

High school career

Walker was a three-star recruit coming out of high school.[1] Walker committed to play football at Maryland.[2]

College career

Walker played college football at Maryland.[3]

Professional career

Chicago Bears

On April 28, 2018, Walker was signed by the Chicago Bears as an undrafted free agent.[4] Walker was released during final roster cuts.[5]

Kansas City Chiefs

Walker was signed to a reserve/future contract with the Kansas City Chiefs following the 2018 NFL season.[6] Walker was waived during final roster cuts.[7]

New York Guardians

Walker was selected by the New York Guardians in Phase 3 Round 8 of the 2020 XFL Draft.[8] Walker led the XFL in sacks.[9] He had his contract terminated when the league suspended operations on April 10, 2020.[10]

Pittsburgh Steelers

Walker signed with the Pittsburgh Steelers on April 13, 2020.[11]

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References
  1. "Cavon Walker, Maryland Terrapins, Defensive Tackle". 247Sports. Retrieved 2020-03-20.
  2. Bracken, By Matt. "Meet Maryland linebacker commitment Cavon Walker". baltimoresun.com. Retrieved 2020-03-20.
  3. "Cavon Walker - Football". University of Maryland Athletics. Retrieved 2020-03-20.
  4. "Chicago Bears UDFA Signing: Maryland Edge Cavon Walker". Bear Goggles On. 2018-04-28. Retrieved 2020-04-02.
  5. "2018 Chicago Bears Final Cut Tracker". Retrieved 2020-04-02.
  6. "Kansas City Chiefs sign prospects to reserve/futures contracts". Arrowhead Addict. 2019-01-05. Retrieved 2020-04-02.
  7. "Chiefs 2019 roster cuts tracker". Chiefs Wire. 2019-08-31. Retrieved 2020-04-02.
  8. Montiel, Sean (2019-10-17). "Six Terps drafted in inaugural XFL Draft". Testudo Times. Retrieved 2020-03-20.
  9. Protich, Alex Gajovich (2020-03-16). "XFL 2020: New York Guardians Season Evaluation". Empire Sports Media. Retrieved 2020-03-20.
  10. Condotta, Bob (April 10, 2020). "XFL suspends operations, terminates all employees, but Jim Zorn says he has hopes league will continue". SeattleTimes.com. Retrieved July 17, 2020.
  11. Varley, Teresa (April 13, 2020). "Steelers add another XFL player". Steelers.com. Retrieved April 13, 2020.
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