Matt Walters
American football player (born 1979)
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Matthew Jeremy Walters (born August 22, 1979) is an American former professional football player who was a defensive end for the New York Jets of the National Football League (NFL).
Melbourne, Florida, U.S.
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| Position | Defensive end | ||||
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| Born | August 22, 1979 Melbourne, Florida, U.S. | ||||
| Listed height | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) | ||||
| Listed weight | 272 lb (123 kg) | ||||
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| High school | Eau Gallie (FL) | ||||
| College | Miami (FL) | ||||
| NFL draft | 2003: 5th round, 150th overall pick | ||||
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Football career
While at Eau Gallie High School, Walters lettered in three sports, including golf and basketball. Scouted by Baylor University as well as the universities of Florida and Virginia, he chose the University of Miami.[2] Majoring in mechanical engineering at "The U", Walters distinguished himself academically, being named a 2002 First-team Verizon Academic All-American as well as winning the 2002 Big East Football Scholar-Athlete Award.
Walters was selected in the fifth round of the 2003 NFL draft (150th overall) by the New York Jets.[3] Walters is currently pursuing a career as an amateur triathlete training under his coach, Ed Donner.
Personal life
Walters' nephew, Andrew Walters, plays in Major League Baseball for the Cleveland Guardians.[4]
