Matt Walters

For the Australian singer-songwriter, see Matt Walters (musician).

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).

Matt Walters

No. 95
Position:	Defensive end
Personal information
Born:	(1979-08-22) August 22, 1979 (age 45) Melbourne, Florida, U.S.
Height:	6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Weight:	272 lb (123 kg)
Career information
High school:	Eau Gallie (FL)
College:	Miami (FL)
NFL draft:	2003: 5th round, 150th pick
Career history
New York Jets (2003) Miami Dolphins (2005)* Cologne Centurions (2005)[1]
* Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
BCS national champion (2001)
Career NFL statistics
Games played: 11 Stats at Pro Football Reference

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 (selection 150 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]