Cavon Walker Explained

Cavon Walker
Position:Defensive end
Birth Date:4 July 1994
Birth Place:Washington, D.C., U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:2
Weight Lbs:278
High School:Friendship Collegiate Academy Public Charter School
College:Maryland
Undraftedyear:2018
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Cavon Walker (born July 4, 1994) is an American football defensive end who is a free agent. He played college football at Maryland.

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] He was waived on September 5, 2020.[12]

Michigan Panthers

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

Vegas Vipers

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]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Cavon Walker, Maryland Terrapins, Defensive Tackle. 247Sports. en-US. 2020-03-20.
  2. Web site: Meet Maryland linebacker commitment Cavon Walker. Bracken. Matt. baltimoresun.com. 24 January 2013 . 2020-03-20.
  3. Web site: Cavon Walker – Football. University of Maryland Athletics. en. 2020-03-20.
  4. Web site: Chicago Bears UDFA Signing: Maryland Edge Cavon Walker. 2018-04-28. Bear Goggles On. en-US. 2020-04-02.
  5. Web site: 2018 Chicago Bears Final Cut Tracker. en-US. 2020-04-02. 2020-11-16. https://web.archive.org/web/20201116060944/http://www.chicagonow.com/bears-backer/2018/08/2018-chicago-bears-final-cut-tracker/. dead.
  6. Web site: Kansas City Chiefs sign prospects to reserve/futures contracts. 2019-01-05. Arrowhead Addict. en-US. 2020-04-02.
  7. Web site: Chiefs 2019 roster cuts tracker. 2019-08-31. Chiefs Wire. en. 2020-04-02.
  8. Web site: Six Terps drafted in inaugural XFL Draft. Montiel. Sean. 2019-10-17. Testudo Times. en. 2020-03-20.
  9. Web site: XFL 2020: New York Guardians Season Evaluation. Protich. Alex Gajovich. 2020-03-16. Empire Sports Media. en-US. 2020-03-20.
  10. News: Condotta, Bob . XFL suspends operations, terminates all employees, but Jim Zorn says he has hopes league will continue . SeattleTimes.com . April 10, 2020 . July 17, 2020.
  11. News: Varley, Teresa . Steelers add another XFL player . Steelers.com . April 13, 2020 . April 13, 2020.
  12. Web site: Steelers make moves to get to 53-man roster. Varley, Teresa. Steelers.com. September 6, 2020.
  13. News: Saunders . Alan . Former Steelers Paxton Lynch, Cavon Walker go to Michigan Panthers in USFL Draft . February 27, 2022 . Steelers Now . February 23, 2022.
  14. Web site: XFL Transactions . XFL.com . March 17, 2023.
  15. Web site: Seifert . Kevin . January 1, 2024 . Newly formed United Football League sets 8 markets, tabs coaches . January 14, 2024 . ESPN.com.

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