Johnny Walker
Career Summary
Johnny Walker Jr. is an edge defender from Tampa, Florida, who played at Missouri before signing with the Denver Broncos as an undrafted free agent in 2025.
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Early Life
Walker was born December 12, 2001, and is the son of Johnny and April Walker Sr. He grew up in Tampa, Florida.
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High School
Walker attended Chamberlain High School in Tampa. He recorded 120 tackles, 42 tackles for loss, 32 sacks, three forced fumbles and a fumble recovery during his high-school career, and he also lettered in baseball.
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College Career
Walker played five seasons at Missouri, finishing with 103 tackles, 26 tackles for loss, 18.5 sacks, six forced fumbles, a fumble recovery and 15 quarterback pressures across 40 games. In 2024, he started all 13 games and posted 12.5 tackles for loss and 9.5 sacks.
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Path to the NFL
Walker participated in the 2025 NFL Scouting Combine and signed with Denver as a college free agent on May 9, 2025.
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NFL Career
Walker entered the NFL with Denver in 2025. The Broncos placed him on injured reserve on July 31; NFL statistics list no regular-season totals through the 2025 season.
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Career Accomplishments
Walker was a 2024 second-team All-SEC selection and a Missouri team captain. His 9.5 sacks in 2024 ranked eighth in program history and were the most by a Tiger since 2014; he also earned SEC Co-Defensive Lineman of the Week recognition after the 2024 Arkansas game.
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Playing Style
An edge defender, Walker produced pressure, sacks and forced fumbles at Missouri. His 2024 season included 12.5 tackles for loss, 9.5 sacks and three forced fumbles, and he finished seventh on the program's career sacks chart.
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31124, 00-0040452, 2001-12-12, Johnny Walker, Johnny, Walker
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