The Atlanta Falcons of the National Football League are notable for having linebacker Mykal Walker as a member of their roster. He stands 1.91 meters tall and weighs 104 kilos. He went to Vacaville High School, where he played football in high school. At Azusa Pacific University, he participated in collegiate football for the Cougars.
He spent two seasons playing at Azusa before transferring to Fresno State. He continued playing football at California State University with the Fresno State Bulldogs. He made 91 tackles in 2019, with 11.5 tackles for a loss and 5 pass deflections.
182 tackles, 22.5 tackles for a loss, 10 pass breakups, and 6.5 sacks were all he had at the end of his two seasons at Fresno State. Walker won the award for Defensive MVP during the 2018 Mountain West Conference Football Championship Game and was also selected for the First Team All-Mountain West Conference two times.
The 40-yard dash took him 4.65 seconds. In round four of the 2020 NFL Draft, the Atlanta Falcons selected him with the 119th overall pick. He intercepted Cam Newton during the 2021 season’s Week 14 and returned the interception 66 yards for a score, helping his team defeat the Carolina Panthers 29-21.
Where Did Mykal Walker Grow Up?
Mykal Walker was born and raised in the city of Fresno, California in the United States of America.
Where Is Mykal Walker Now?
He currently plays for the Atlanta Falcons football team in the National Football League.