Walter Mendenhall

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Walter Mendenhall
No. --     Free Agent
Running back
Personal information
Date of birth:
Height: 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) Weight: 227 lb (103 kg)
Career information
College: Illinois State
Undrafted in 2009
No regular season or postseason appearances
Career history
*Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics as of 2009
Rushing yards     --
Rushing average     --
Rushing TDs     --
Stats at NFL.com

Walter Mendenhall (born January 22, 1986) is an American football running back who is currently a free agent. He was signed by the Philadelphia Eagles as an undrafted free agent in 2009. He played college football at Illinois before transferring to Illinois State University.

Mendenhall has also been a member of the Indianapolis Colts, Buffalo Bills and Cincinnati Bengals. He is the brother of Pittsburgh Steelers running back Rashard Mendenhall.

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[edit] College career

Mendenhall played college football from 2005–2007 for the Illinois Fighting Illini. He played in 31 games for Illinois, seeing time at running back and linebacker. In 2007, Mendenhall rushed for 57 yards on four carries against Minnesota, his only carries of the season. After Illinois played in the Rose Bowl following the 2007 season, Mendenhall went to pick up his Rose Bowl ring when head coach Ron Zook informed him that he "wasn't in their plans" going forward. He transferred to Illinois State after a recommendation from a former high school teammate.[1]

[edit] Professional career

[edit] Philadelphia Eagles

Mendenhall was signed by the Philadelphia Eagles as an undrafted free agent following the 2009 NFL Draft. He was waived on June 11, 2009.

[edit] Indianapolis Colts

Mendenhall was signed by the Indianapolis Colts on August 13, 2009.[2] He was waived on August 18 to make room for defensive end Josh Thomas.[3] He was re-signed on August 22.[4] He was waived again during final roster cuts on September 5.[5]

[edit] Buffalo Bills

Mendenhall was signed by the Buffalo Bills on April 7, 2010.[6] He was waived on May 12.[7]

[edit] Cincinnati Bengals

Mendenhall was claimed off waivers by the Cincinnati Bengals on May 13, 2010.[8] He was waived on June 18.[9]

[edit] References

  1. ^ Trello, Don (August 5, 2008). "Walter Mendenhall hopes for rebirth after leaving Illini for ISU". The State Journal-Register. http://www.sj-r.com/sports/x380003054/Big-brother-has-a-little-something-to-prove. Retrieved 2010-11-29. 
  2. ^ "Colts sign 2 free agents, waive former draft pick". ESPN.com. August 13, 2009. http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/wire?section=nfl&id=4397549. Retrieved 2010-04-07. 
  3. ^ "Colts' Bullitt may be in line for big season". Sporting News. August 18, 2009. http://www.sportingnews.com/nfl/article/2009-08-18/colts-bullitt-may-be-line-for-big-season. Retrieved 2010-04-07. 
  4. ^ James, Tom (August 22, 2009). "Colts’ backup quarterback Sorgi returns to practice". TribStar.com. http://tribstar.com/colts/x1896316133/Colts-backup-quarterback-Sorgi-returns-to-practice. Retrieved 2010-04-07. 
  5. ^ "Colts release DT Taylor, RB Hart in cutdown". Sporting News. September 5, 2009. http://www.sportingnews.com/nfl/article/2009-09-05/colts-release-dt-taylor-rb-hart-cutdown. Retrieved 2010-04-07. 
  6. ^ "Bills sign Walter Mendenhall, brother of Steelers' Rashard". NFL.com. April 7, 2010. http://www.nfl.com/news/story?id=09000d5d81764603&template=with-video-with-comments&confirm=true. Retrieved 2010-05-12. 
  7. ^ "Bills release RB Mendenhall, C Mutcher". Sporting News. May 12, 2010. http://www.sportingnews.com/nfl/article/2010-05-12/bills-release-rb-mendenhall-c-mutcher. Retrieved 2010-05-12. 
  8. ^ Wilson, Aaron (May 13, 2010). "Bengals sign Rashard Mendenhall's brother". NationalFootballPost.com. http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Bengals-sign-Rashard-Mendenhalls-brother.html. Retrieved 2010-05-13. 
  9. ^ "Bengals release Ratliff". Seattle Post-Intelligencer. June 18, 2010. http://www.seattlepi.com/scorecard/nflnews.asp?articleID=282474. Retrieved 2010-06-18. 

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