Reggie Walker (linebacker, born 1996) explained
| Reggie Walker |
| Current Team: | Houston Roughnecks |
| Number: | 59 |
| Position: | Linebacker |
| Birth Date: | 22 April 1996 |
| Birth Place: | Ponchatoula, Louisiana, U.S. |
| Height Ft: | 6 |
| Height In: | 2 |
| Weight Lb: | 250 |
| High School: | Ponchatoula |
| College: | Kansas State |
| Undraftedyear: | 2020 |
| Pastteams: |
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| Status: | Active |
| Highlights: | - Second-team All-Big 12 (2017)
- Big 12 Defensive Freshman of the Year (2016)
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| Statlabel1: | Games played |
| Statvalue1: | 1 |
| Pfr: | WalkRe01 |
Reginald Nigozi Walker (born April 22, 1996) is an American football linebacker for the Houston Roughnecks of the United Football League (UFL). He was signed by the Arizona Cardinals as an undrafted free agent in 2020 following his college football career with the Kansas State Wildcats.
Professional career
Arizona Cardinals
Walker signed with the Arizona Cardinals as an undrafted free agent following the 2020 NFL draft on April 27, 2020.[1] He was waived during final roster cuts on September 5, 2020,[2] and signed to the team's practice squad the next day.[3] He was elevated to the active roster on October 19 for the team's week 6 game against the Dallas Cowboys, and reverted to the practice squad after the game.[4] He was signed to the active roster on November 19, 2020.[5] He was waived on November 21[6] and re-signed to the practice squad three days later.[7] He signed a reserve/future contract on January 5, 2021.[8] On August 31, 2021, Walker was waived by the Cardinals.[9]
Edmonton Elks
On May 15, 2022, Walker signed with the Edmonton Elks of the Canadian Football League (CFL).[10] He was placed on the suspended list by the team on May 24,[11] and released on July 29.[12]
Houston Gamblers / Roughnecks
Walker signed with the Houston Gamblers of the United States Football League (USFL) on September 17, 2022.[13]
Walker and all other Houston Gamblers players and coaches were all transferred to the Houston Roughnecks after it was announced that the Gamblers took on the identity of their XFL counterpart, the Roughnecks.[14] He was placed on injured reserve on March 14, 2024.[15]
External links
Notes and References
- News: Urban, Darren . Cardinals Agree To Terms With 21 Undrafted Rookie Free Agents . AZCardinals.com . April 27, 2020 . November 1, 2020.
- News: Urban, Darren . Cardinals Make Final Cuts To Get To Initial 53-Man Roster . AZCardinals.com . September 5, 2020 . November 1, 2020.
- News: Urban, Darren . Cardinals Build Practice Squad, Including Weaver, Foster . AZCardinals.com . September 6, 2020 . November 1, 2020.
- News: Urban, Darren . Cardinals Elevate Walker, Coley; Promote Baylis; Kennard Active . AZCardinals.com . October 19, 2020 . November 1, 2020.
- Web site: Jordan Phillips, Corey Peters Put On IR As Cardinals Deal With D-Line Woes. Urban, Darren. AZCardinals.com. November 19, 2020.
- News: Root, Jess . Cardinals release TE Evan Baylis, LB Reggie Walker . USAToday.com . November 21, 2020 . December 27, 2020.
- News: Odegard, Kyle . Kyler Murray Calls Limited Practice 'Precautionary' Move . AZCardinals.com . November 24, 2020 . December 29, 2020.
- Web site: Cardinals Sign 15 Players To 'Futures' Contracts. Urban, Darren. AZCardinals.com. January 5, 2021.
- Web site: Initial Roster Set As Cardinals Cut Down For Season. Urban, Darren. AZCardinals.com. August 31, 2021.
- Web site: TSN ca Staff . 2022-05-15 . Elks sign American LB Walker and DB Claiborne - TSN.ca . 2022-05-16 . TSN . en.
- News: Elks ink Saginaw Valley LB Abraham . GoElks.com . May 24, 2022 . September 23, 2022.
- News: Swane, Brian . Elks announce releases . GoElks.com . July 29, 2022 . September 23, 2022.
- USFLGamblers . USFLGamblers . 1571139835460714498 . September 17, 2022 . September 23, 2022.
- Web site: United Football League Reveals Team Markets and Head Coaches for 2024 Season . 2024-01-01 . www.xfl.com . en.
- News: UFL Player Transactions, Thursday March 14, 2024 . UFLBoard.com . March 14, 2024 . March 15, 2024.
