Mykal Walker
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Fresno, California, U.S.
.png) Walker with the Atlanta Falcons in 2021 | |||||||||||||||||
| No. 43 – New York Jets | |||||||||||||||||
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| Position | Linebacker | ||||||||||||||||
| Roster status | Active | ||||||||||||||||
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| Born | August 28, 1997 Fresno, California, U.S. | ||||||||||||||||
| Listed height | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | ||||||||||||||||
| Listed weight | 230 lb (104 kg) | ||||||||||||||||
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| High school | Vacaville (Vacaville, California) | ||||||||||||||||
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| NFL draft | 2020: 4th round, 119th overall pick | ||||||||||||||||
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Mykal Walker (born August 28, 1997) is an American professional football linebacker for the New York Jets of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Azusa Pacific Cougars and Fresno State Bulldogs and was selected by the Atlanta Falcons in the fourth round of the 2020 NFL draft. Walker has also been a member of the Chicago Bears, Las Vegas Raiders, Pittsburgh Steelers, and Washington Commanders.
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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 5 pass deflections.[1] Walker finished his two seasons at Fresno State with 182 tackles including 22.5 tackles for a loss, 10 pass defenses and 6.5 sacks. Walker was named a two-time First-team All-Mountain West Conference selection, along with being named the Defensive MVP during the 2018 Mountain West Conference Football Championship Game.[2][3] Walker ran the 40-yard dash in 4.65 seconds.[1]
Professional career
| Height | Weight | Arm length | Hand span | 40-yard dash | 10-yard split | 20-yard split | 20-yard shuttle | Three-cone drill | Vertical jump | Broad jump | Bench press | |
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| 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | 230 lb (104 kg) | 32+1⁄2 in (0.83 m) | 10 in (0.25 m) | 4.65 s | 1.62 s | 2.73 s | 4.25 s | 7.09 s | 33.0 in (0.84 m) | 10 ft 2 in (3.10 m) | 20 reps | |
| All values from NFL Combine[4][5] | ||||||||||||
Atlanta Falcons
Walker was selected by the Atlanta Falcons with the 119th overall pick in the fourth round of the 2020 NFL draft.[3]
In Week 14 of the 2021 season, Walker intercepted Cam Newton and returned it 66 yards for a touchdown in a 29-21 win over the Carolina Panthers.[6]
On August 13, 2023, the Falcons waived Walker.[7]
Chicago Bears
On August 14, 2023, the Chicago Bears claimed Walker off waivers.[8] He was waived on August 29, 2023.[9]
Las Vegas Raiders
On September 19, 2023, Walker signed with the practice squad of the Las Vegas Raiders.[10] He was released on October 24.
Pittsburgh Steelers
On October 30, 2023, Walker signed with the practice squad of the Pittsburgh Steelers.[11] On November 18, he was signed to the Steelers' active roster.[12]
Washington Commanders
On April 2, 2024, Walker signed with the Washington Commanders.[13] Over 17 games, he finished the 2024 regular season with 21 tackles and one fumble recovery.[14]
Arizona Cardinals
On March 13, 2025, Walker signed a one-year contract with the Arizona Cardinals.[15] He was released on August 26 as part of final roster cuts.[16]
New York Jets
On September 1, 2025, Walker was signed to the New York Jets' practice squad.[17] On October 4, he was signed to the active roster.[18]
On March 13, 2026, Walker re-signed with the Jets on a one-year, $1.4 million contract.[19][20]
