Cavon Walker (born July 4, 1994) is an American football defensive end who is a free agent. He played college football at Maryland.

Cavon Walker
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Walker with the Vegas Vipers in 2023
Personal information
Born: (1994-07-04) July 4, 1994 (age 30)
Washington, D.C., U.S.
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
Position:Defensive end
Undrafted:2018
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
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High school career

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

College career

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Walker played college football at Maryland.[3]

Professional career

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Chicago Bears

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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

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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

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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

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Walker signed with the Pittsburgh Steelers on April 13, 2020.[11] He was waived on September 5, 2020.[12]

Michigan Panthers

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Walker was selected with the first pick of the third round of the 2022 USFL draft by the Michigan Panthers.[13]

Vegas Vipers

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Walker signed with the Vegas Vipers of the XFL on March 16, 2023.[14] The Vipers folded when the XFL and USFL merged to create the United Football League (UFL).[15]

References

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  1. ^ "Cavon Walker, Maryland Terrapins, Defensive Tackle". 247Sports. Retrieved March 20, 2020.
  2. ^ Bracken, Matt (January 24, 2013). "Meet Maryland linebacker commitment Cavon Walker". baltimoresun.com. Retrieved March 20, 2020.
  3. ^ "Cavon Walker – Football". University of Maryland Athletics. Retrieved March 20, 2020.
  4. ^ "Chicago Bears UDFA Signing: Maryland Edge Cavon Walker". Bear Goggles On. April 28, 2018. Retrieved April 2, 2020.
  5. ^ "2018 Chicago Bears Final Cut Tracker". Archived from the original on November 16, 2020. Retrieved April 2, 2020.
  6. ^ "Kansas City Chiefs sign prospects to reserve/futures contracts". Arrowhead Addict. January 5, 2019. Retrieved April 2, 2020.
  7. ^ "Chiefs 2019 roster cuts tracker". Chiefs Wire. August 31, 2019. Retrieved April 2, 2020.
  8. ^ Montiel, Sean (October 17, 2019). "Six Terps drafted in inaugural XFL Draft". Testudo Times. Retrieved March 20, 2020.
  9. ^ Protich, Alex Gajovich (March 16, 2020). "XFL 2020: New York Guardians Season Evaluation". Empire Sports Media. Retrieved March 20, 2020.
  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.
  12. ^ Varley, Teresa (September 6, 2020). "Steelers make moves to get to 53-man roster". Steelers.com.
  13. ^ Saunders, Alan (February 23, 2022). "Former Steelers Paxton Lynch, Cavon Walker go to Michigan Panthers in USFL Draft". Steelers Now. Retrieved February 27, 2022.
  14. ^ "XFL Transactions". XFL.com. Retrieved March 17, 2023.
  15. ^ Seifert, Kevin (January 1, 2024). "Newly formed United Football League sets 8 markets, tabs coaches". ESPN.com. Retrieved January 14, 2024.