Mykal Walker

NFL linebacker for the Atlanta Falcons.

What is Mykal Walker known for?

Born in Fresno, California, Mykal Walker is a prodigy of Vacaville High School in Vacaville, California, who went on to become a professional football player. As an NFL linebacker, he is known for his impressive statistics and committed sportsmanship.

Walker began his football career in college, playing two seasons at Azusa Pacific University before transferring to Fresno State. In 2019, he racked up 91 tackles, 11.5 tackles for loss, and 5 pass deflections. Recognized for his prowess, he was named a two-time First-team All-Mountain West Conference selection and the Defensive MVP during the 2018 Mountain West Conference Football Championship Game. Over his tenure at Fresno State, he accumulated 182 tackles, including 22.5 tackles for a loss, 10 pass defenses, and 6.5 sacks.

His professional career took off when he was selected by the Atlanta Falcons in the 2020 NFL draft. During his time with the Falcons, he made notable plays such as intercepting Cam Newton and returning it 66 yards for a touchdown in a win over the Carolina Panthers in 2021. However, Walker's journey took a turn in 2023 when the Falcons waived him, leading to brief stints with the Chicago Bears and Las Vegas Raiders, both in 2023.

As of 2023, Mykal Walker is notably a part of the Pittsburgh Steelers. Throughout his professional career up until Week 10 of 2023, Walker's commendable NFL statistics include 187 total tackles, 1.0 Sacks, 2 forced fumbles, 1 fumble recovery, 3 interceptions, 11 pass deflections, and 1 defensive touchdown.

For more detailed statistics of his professional career, you can visit his player stats at NFL.com and Pro Football Reference.