Cameron Walker (Canadian football) explained

Cameron Walker
Import:no
Position1:Defensive lineman
Birth Date:10 November 1992
Birth Place:London, Ontario, Canada
Cis:Guelph
High School:St. Thomas Aquinas
Height Ft:6
Height In:4
Weight Lbs:237
Cfldraftedyear:2015
Cfldraftedround:3
Cfldraftedpick:21
Cfldraftedteam:Toronto Argonauts
Playing Team1:Toronto Argonauts
Playing Team2:Ottawa Redblacks
Playing Team3:Toronto Argonauts
Playing Team4:Hamilton Tiger-Cats
Playing Team5:Ottawa Redblacks
Playing Team6:BC Lions
Career Footnotes:*Offseason and/or practice roster member only
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Cameron Walker (born November 10, 1992) is a Canadian former professional football defensive lineman who played in the Canadian Football League (CFL) for the Toronto Argonauts, Ottawa RedBlacks, and Hamilton Tiger-Cats. He played CIS football for the Guelph Gryphons.

Early life

Cameron Walker was born in London, Ontario and played college football at the University of Guelph where he registered 108 total tackles, 12 sacks and three forced fumbles in 31 games.[1]

Professional career

Toronto Argonauts (first stint)

Walker was drafted by the Toronto Argonauts in the third round, 21st overall, in the 2015 CFL Draft and signed with the team on May 26, 2015.[2] He played in his first professional game on August 14, 2015 against the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. He played in 35 games during his first stint with the Argonauts and was a member of the 105th Grey Cup championship team.

Ottawa Redblacks (first stint)

On February 15, 2018, Walker signed with the Ottawa Redblacks.[3] He was released by the Redblacks prior to the season on May 19, 2018.[4]

Toronto Argonauts (second stint)

Walker re-signed with the Argonauts on May 29, 2018.[5] He played in all 18 regular season games and recorded his first career sack on October 20, 2018 against the Montreal Alouettes. He re-signed with the Argonauts during the following off-season on February 12, 2019, but was part of the final training camp cuts on June 8, 2019.[6] [7]

Hamilton Tiger-Cats

Two days after being released by Toronto, on June 10, 2019, Walker signed as a free agent with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats.[8] He played in eight games in 2019 before being released on August 20, 2019.[9]

Ottawa Redblacks (second stint)

Walker signed onto the practice roster of the Redblacks on September 10, 2019.[10] He played in four regular season games for the team but was released during the following off-season on January 23, 2020.[11]

BC Lions

On February 11, 2020, Walker signed a one-year contract with the BC Lions.[12] However, the 2020 CFL season was cancelled and his contract expired on February 9, 2021.[13]

Business ventures

During 2021, Walker founded Brick Canada together with his brother Braedy. The company is a regional arm of the Swedish tech startup Brick Technology and offers powerbank sharing services through its mobile application.[14]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Lions Sign Free Agent Defensive Lineman Cameron Walker . Our Sports Central . 24 February 2021.
  2. News: 2015 CFL Draft Pick Cameron Walker Signs with Argonauts. argonauts.ca. May 26, 2015.
  3. Web site: REDBLACKS sign Cameron Walker and Andrew Lue. 2018-02-15. Ottawa REDBLACKS. en. 2019-09-11.
  4. Web site: Transactions – Football player trades and signings. Canadian Football League. en. January 3, 2021.
  5. News: Argonauts bring back national DL Cam Walker. argonauts.ca. May 29, 2018.
  6. News: Argos re-sign national Tyler Holmes. argonauts.ca. February 12, 2019.
  7. News: Argos announce final roster moves following training camp. argonauts.ca. June 8, 2019.
  8. Web site: Ticats add DE Cameron Walker to practice roster. 2019-06-10. CFL.ca. en. 2019-09-11.
  9. News: Ticats release Cameron Walker, Eddy Wilson II. cfl.ca. August 20, 2019.
  10. Web site: Transactions: September 10, 2019. 2019-09-10. Ottawa REDBLACKS. en. 2019-09-11.
  11. Web site: Transactions: January 23, 2020. January 23, 2020. Ottawa Redblacks. en. January 23, 2020.
  12. Web site: Lions Sign Free Agent Defensive Lineman Cameron Walker. BC Lions. February 11, 2020. February 11, 2020.
  13. Web site: Transactions – Football player trades and signings . . October 13, 2021.
  14. Web site: company website. October 5, 2021.