Cavon Walker

Cavon Walker (born July 4, 1994) is an American former professional football defensive end. He played college football at Maryland.

Cavon Walker

Walker with the Vegas Vipers in 2023
Personal information
Born:	(1994-07-04) July 4, 1994 (age 31) Washington, D.C., U.S.
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
Position:	Defensive end
NFL draft:	2018: undrafted
Career history
Chicago Bears (2018)* Kansas City Chiefs (2019)* New York Guardians (2020) Pittsburgh Steelers (2020)* Michigan Panthers (2022) Vegas Vipers (2023)
* Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
XFL sacks leader (2020) Mid-season All-XFL (2020)
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Early life

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] He had his contract terminated when the league suspended operations on April 10, 2020.^[10]

Pittsburgh Steelers

Walker signed with the Pittsburgh Steelers on April 13, 2020.^[11] He was waived on September 5, 2020.^[12]

Michigan Panthers

Walker was selected with the first pick of the third round of the 2022 USFL draft by the Michigan Panthers.^[13]

Vegas Vipers

Walker signed with the Vegas Vipers of the XFL on March 16, 2023.^[14] The Vipers folded when the XFL and USFL merged to create the United Football League (UFL).^[15]