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Shane Walton
No. 38
Position:Safety
Personal information
Born: (1979-10-09) October 9, 1979 (age 45)
San Diego, California
Height:5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Weight:195 lb (88 kg)
Career information
High school:La Jolla (CA) The Bishop's School
College:Notre Dame
NFL draft:2003 / round: 5 / pick: 170
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Shane Scott Walton (born October 9, 1979) is a former American college and professional football player who was a safety in the National Football League (NFL) for a single season in 2003. He played college football and soccer for the University of Notre Dame, and was recognized as a unanimous All-American in football. The St. Louis Rams selected him in the fifth round of the 2003 NFL Draft.

Early years

Walton was born in San Diego, California. He attended The Bishop's School in La Jolla, California, and played for the school's soccer team. His team won under-16, under-17 and under-19 national titles while playing for the La Jolla Nomads.[1]

College career

Walton attended the University of Notre Dame, and played for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish football team from 1999 to 2002. He originally attended Notre Dame on a soccer scholarship and was named Big East Freshman of the Year after leading the soccer team in scoring in 1998. He walked on to the Irish football team as a sophomore, and was recognized as a unanimous first-team All-American as a senior in 2002.[2] Walton finished the year with 68 tackles (46 solo), seven interceptions (two returned for touchdowns) and seven pass breakups.[3]

Professional career

Pre-draft

Pre-draft measurables
Height Weight 40-yard dash 10-yard split 20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press Wonderlic
5 ft 10+5⁄8 in
(1.79 m) 		184 lb
(83 kg) 		4.67 s 1.63 s 2.72 s 4.29 s 7.05 s 31 in
(0.79 m)		 9 ft 1 in
(2.77 m)		 11 reps 34
Broad jump from Tennessee Pro Day, all others from NFL Combine.[4]

The St. Louis Rams selected Walton in the fifth round (170th pick overall) of the 2003 NFL Draft, and he played for the Rams in 2003.

Life after football

Walton currently works as a behavioral analyst with F.I.T. and coaches at his alma mater, The Bishop's School. Walton heads the Shane Walton Foundation that funds tutors for children attempting to become eligible for private schools in San Diego. He continues playing adult soccer for the Nomads and other teams in the San Diego area.

References

  1. ^ https://www.nytimes.com/2002/09/20/sports/sports-of-the-times-notre-dame-s-gain-is-now-soccer-s-loss.html
  2. ^ 2011 NCAA Football Records Book, Award Winners, National Collegiate Athletic Association, Indianapolis, Indiana, p. 11 (2011). Retrieved June 23, 2012.
  3. ^ http://www.und.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/010303aaa.html
  4. ^ Shane Walton, Pro Scout Draft.com
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