Mykal Walker plays linebacker in the NFL for the Atlanta Falcons. He stands 1.91 m tall and weighs 104 kg. He went to Vacaville High School where he played football in high school. After graduating from high school, he enrolled at Azusa Pacific University and spent two seasons playing college football for the Azusa Pacific Cougars.
In 2017, he changed schools and joined the Fresno State Bulldogs to continue his football career. He recorded 91 tackles, 11.5 tackles for loss, and 5 pass deflections in 2019. When his time at Fresno State came to an end, he had played in 26 games, totaled 183 tackles (94 solo), 23 tackles for loss, 7.0 sacks, three forced fumbles, three fumble recoveries, eight quarterback hits, one interception, and two blocked kicks.
Atlanta Falcons selected Walker with the 119th overall pick in the fourth round of the 2020 NFL Draft. He has 40 total tackles, one tackle for loss, two quarterback hits, one pass defensed, one forced fumble, and six special teams tackles in 16 games as a rookie linebacker in 2020, with six of those games being starts. A 29-21 victory over the Carolina Panthers resulted from Walker’s Week 14 2021 interception of Cam Newton and 66-yard return for a score.
Where Did Mykal Walker Attend College?
Mykal Walker attended Azusa Pacific University and Fresno State University.
When Was Mykal Walker Drafted?
He was drafted in the fourth round of the 2020 NFL Draft by the Atlanta Falcons.