Jahdae Walker

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Jahdae Walker
No. 20 – Chicago Bears
Position: Wide receiver
Personal information
Born: (2002-07-05) July 5, 2002 (age 23)
Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.
Height:6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight:206 lb (93 kg)
Career information
High school: Shaker Heights High School
College: Grand Valley State (2021–2022)
Texas A&M (2023–2024)
NFL draft: 2025: undrafted
Career history
Roster status:Active

Jahdae Walker is an American football wide receiver for the Chicago Bears of the National Football League (NFL). He previously played college football for the Grand Valley State Lakers and for the Texas A&M Aggies.

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Early life and high school

Walker attended Shaker Heights High School located in Shaker Heights, Ohio. Coming out of high school, he committed to play college football for the Grand Valley State Lakers. [1]

College career

Grand Valley State

During his true freshman season in 2021, he notched two receptions for 28 yards. [2] In the 2022 season, Walker broke out, hauling in 30 passes for 636 yards and four touchdowns. [3] After the conclusion of the 2022 season, he decided to enter his name into the NCAA transfer portal. [4]

Texas A&M

Walker transferred to play for the Texas A&M Aggies. [5] During his first season with the Aggies in 2023, he hauled in 35 receptions for 590 yards and two touchdowns, while also blocking a punt. [6] In week 13 of the 2024 season, Walker recorded seven catches for 69 yards and a touchdown versus Auburn. [7] In the 2024 season, He hauled in 29 receptions for 290 yards and two touchdowns. [8] After the conclusion of the 2024 season, Walker decided to enter his name into the NCAA transfer portal. [9]

Professional career

After not being selected in the 2025 NFL draft, Walker signed with the Chicago Bears as an undrafted free agent. [10] During his 2025 NFL preseason debut, he recorded three receptions for 41 yards and a touchdown in a 24-24 tie against Miami. [11] In the 2025 NFL preseason finale, Walker caught three passes including the game-winning touchdown versus the Kansas City Chiefs. [12] After a strong 2025 preseason, Walker ended as one of the teams top UDFA's, as he competed for a 53-man roster spot. [13] [14]

References

  1. Geohagen, Zack. "Grand Valley St. transfer WR Jahdae Walker earns Kentucky offer". On3.com. Retrieved August 23, 2025.
  2. Trapley, Jeff. "Four Texas A&M players sign free agent deals after 2025 NFL Draft". 247Sports. Retrieved August 23, 2025.
  3. Shelton, Hunter. "Wide Receiver Jahdae Walker Transferring to Texas A&M Over Kentucky, Others". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved August 23, 2025.
  4. Thompson, Stephen. "Grand Valley State Transfer WR Jahdae Walker Picks Up Pitt Offer". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved August 23, 2025.
  5. Ohnysty, Cameron. "Texas A&M senior wide receiver deserves to be drafted after impressive Pro Day peformance". Aggies Wire. Retrieved August 23, 2025.
  6. Burton, DJ. "Former Texas A&M WR Faces Setback in NFL Journey". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved August 23, 2025.
  7. Dimmitt, Zach. "Texas A&M WR Surprising Scouts Ahead of NFL Draft". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved August 23, 2025.
  8. Wilson, Aaron. "Source: Texas A&M wide receiver Jahdae Walker to participate in Texans' local prospect day, meet with Browns". Click2Houston.com. Retrieved August 23, 2025.
  9. Ohnysty, Cameron. "Texas A&M senior WR Jahdae Walker has announced his future plans". Aggies Wire. Retrieved August 23, 2025.
  10. Chamberlain, Gene. "Numbers intriguing for roster bid by undrafted Bears receiver". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved August 23, 2025.
  11. Sims, Olivia. "Former Texas A&M Wide Receiver Makes Noise in NFL Preseason". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved August 23, 2025.
  12. Harmon, Graham. "Climactic walk-off catch means UDFA receiver from Texas A&M is nearing his NFL dream". FanSided. Retrieved August 23, 2025.
  13. Lambert, Erik. "Jahdae Walker Sparks Roster Controversy With Epic Clutch Performance". Sports Mockery. Retrieved August 23, 2025.
  14. Burton, DJ. "Jahdae Walker Leading the Way for Texas A&M's Undrafted Free Agents". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved August 23, 2025.