Johnny Walker Jr.

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Johnny Walker Jr.
No. 59 – Denver Broncos
Position: Linebacker
Personal information
Born: (2001-12-12) December 12, 2001 (age 23)
Tampa, Florida, U.S.
Height:6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight:249 lb (113 kg)
Career information
High school: George D. Chamberlain (Tampa)
College: Missouri (2020–2024)
NFL draft: 2025: undrafted
Career history
Roster status:Reserve/injured
Career highlights and awards
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Johnny Walker Jr. (born December 12, 2001) is an American professional football linebacker for the Denver Broncos of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Missouri Tigers and was signed by the Broncos as an undrafted free agent in 2025.

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Early life and high school

Walker attended George D. Chamberlain High School in Tampa, Florida. He was rated as a three-star recruit and committed to play college football for the Missouri Tigers. [1] [2]

College career

Walker took a redshirt season in 2020. [3] In the 2023 season opener, he tallied six tackles with one and a half being for a loss, and a sack versus South Dakota. [4] In the 2023 Cotton Bowl Classic, Walker notched two tackles, a sack, and a forced fumble, as he helped the Tigers defeat Ohio State, earning the game's defensive MVP award. [5] During his first three collegiate seasons from 2021 to 2023, he appeared in 27 games where he totaled 59 tackles with 14 being for a loss, nine sacks, and three forced fumbles. [6] In week 9 of the 2024 season, Walker totaled four tackles with two being for a loss, and two sacks against Alabama. [7] For his performance during the 2024 season, he was named second-team all-SEC. [8]

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
6 ft 2+5⁄8 in
(1.90 m)		249 lb
(113 kg)		32+7⁄8 in
(0.84 m)		9+7⁄8 in
(0.25 m)		4.79 s1.72 s2.69 s4.58 s7.69 s32.0 in
(0.81 m)		10 ft 0 in
(3.05 m)		21 reps
All values from Pro Day [9] [10]

After going unselected in the 2025 NFL draft, Walker signed with the Denver Broncos as an undrafted free agent. [11] On July 31, 2025, Walker was placed on season-ending injured reserve after suffering an injury during training camp. [12] [13]

References

  1. ↑ McAndrew, Calum (August 28, 2024). "Here's Johnny: How Missouri football DE Johnny Walker Jr. consistently got bigger, better". Columbia Daily Tribune. Retrieved December 15, 2024.
  2. ↑ Morrison, Dan (October 9, 2023). "Eli Drinkwitz reacts to Johnny Walker's ejection against LSU". On3.com. Retrieved December 15, 2024.
  3. ↑ Hoff, Eli (August 23, 2023). "How Johnny Walker Jr.'s wait led to a starting position on Mizzou's D-line". St. Louis Post-Dispatch. Retrieved December 15, 2024.
  4. ↑ Shepherd Jr., Wendell (September 8, 2023). "'He's more than ready': How Johnny Walker Jr. emerged as an SEC starter". The Columbia Missourian. Retrieved December 15, 2024.
  5. ↑ Hoff, Eli (August 10, 2024). "'Johnny's turn now': Mizzou defensive end Walker Jr. stepping into new leadership role". St. Louis Post-Dispatch. Retrieved December 15, 2024.
  6. ↑ "Johnny Walker Jr". Sports Reference. Retrieved December 15, 2024.
  7. ↑ Wilson, Davis (October 26, 2024). "No. 21 Mizzou's first-half defense, Walker Jr.'s career day not enough to slow down No. 15 Alabama". The Columbia Missourian. Retrieved December 15, 2024.
  8. ↑ Busack, Adam (December 10, 2024). "Burden, Membou, Walker receive All-SEC honors". The Columbia Missourian. Retrieved December 15, 2024.
  9. ↑ "Mizzou Completes 2025 Pro Day". MUTigers.com. March 21, 2025. Retrieved April 14, 2025.
  10. ↑ "Johnny Walker Jr. College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved April 14, 2025.
  11. ↑ DiLalla, Aric (May 9, 2025). "Broncos sign 15 college free agents, make additional roster moves". DenverBroncos.com.
  12. ↑ Heath, Jon (July 31, 2025). "Broncos sign OLB from UFL after 2 injuries at position". Broncos Wire. Retrieved July 31, 2025.
  13. ↑ Heath, Jon (July 31, 2025). "Broncos placing UDFA on season-ending IR". Broncos Wire. Retrieved July 31, 2025.
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