Mykal Walker
Mykal Walker (born August 28, 1997) is an American football linebacker for the Atlanta Falcons of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Fresno State.
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| Position: | Linebacker | ||
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| Born: | August 28, 1997 Fresno, California | ||
| Height: | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | ||
| Weight: | 230 lb (104 kg) | ||
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| High school: | Vacaville (Vacaville, California) | ||
| College: | Fresno State | ||
| NFL Draft: | 2020 / Round: 4 / Pick: 119 | ||
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| Roster status: | Unsigned draft pick | ||
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College career
Walker played two seasons at Azusa Pacific University before transferring to Fresno State. In 2019, he had 91 tackles, 11.5 tackles for loss and five pass deflections.[1] In two seasons at Fresno State, Walker recorded 182 tackles including 22.5 tackles for a loss, 10 pass defenses and 6.5 sacks. He was a two-time first-team all-Mountain West Conference selection.[2] Walker ran the 40-yard dash in 4.65 seconds.[1]
Professional career
Walker was selected by the Atlanta Falcons with the 119th overall pick in the fourth round of the 2020 NFL Draft.[2]
References
- Galavitz, Anthony (April 25, 2020). "Former Fresno State standout Mykal Walker drafted by Atlanta Falcons in Round 4". Fresno Bee. Retrieved April 26, 2020.
- McFadden, Will (April 25, 2020). "2020 NFL Draft: Falcons select Mykal Walker in fourth round". Atlanta Falcons.com. Retrieved April 26, 2020.
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