Cavon Walker
| No. 79 – Pittsburgh Steelers | |
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| Position: | Defensive end |
| Personal information | |
| Born: | July 4, 1994 Washington, D.C. |
| 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 |
| Undrafted: | 2018 |
| Career history | |
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| * Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |
| Roster status: | Active |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Cavon Walker (born July 4, 1994) is an American football defensive end for the Pittsburgh Steelers of the National Football League (NFL).
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]
Pittsburgh Steelers
Walker signed with the Pittsburgh Steelers on April 13, 2020.[10]
References
- ^ "Cavon Walker, Maryland Terrapins, Defensive Tackle". 247Sports. Retrieved 2020-03-20.
- ^ Bracken, By Matt. "Meet Maryland linebacker commitment Cavon Walker". baltimoresun.com. Retrieved 2020-03-20.
- ^ "Cavon Walker - Football". University of Maryland Athletics. Retrieved 2020-03-20.
- ^ "Chicago Bears UDFA Signing: Maryland Edge Cavon Walker". Bear Goggles On. 2018-04-28. Retrieved 2020-04-02.
- ^ "2018 Chicago Bears Final Cut Tracker". Retrieved 2020-04-02.
- ^ "Kansas City Chiefs sign prospects to reserve/futures contracts". Arrowhead Addict. 2019-01-05. Retrieved 2020-04-02.
- ^ "Chiefs 2019 roster cuts tracker". Chiefs Wire. 2019-08-31. Retrieved 2020-04-02.
- ^ Montiel, Sean (2019-10-17). "Six Terps drafted in inaugural XFL Draft". Testudo Times. Retrieved 2020-03-20.
- ^ Protich, Alex Gajovich (2020-03-16). "XFL 2020: New York Guardians Season Evaluation". Empire Sports Media. Retrieved 2020-03-20.
- ^ Varley, Teresa (April 13, 2020). "Steelers add another XFL player". Steelers.com. Retrieved April 13, 2020.