Reginald Nigozi Walker (born April 22, 1996) is an

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for the

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of the

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of the United Football League (UFL). He was signed by the Arizona Cardinals as an

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in 2020 following his

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career with the Kansas State Wildcats.

Professional career

Arizona Cardinals

Walker signed with the Arizona Cardinals as an

following the 2020 NFL Draft on April 27, 2020. He was waived during final roster cuts on September 5, 2020, and signed to the team's practice squad the next day. He was elevated to the active roster on October 19 for the team's week 6 game against the

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, and reverted to the practice squad after the game. He was signed to the active roster on November 19, 2020. He was waived on November 21 and re-signed to the practice squad three days later. He signed a reserve/future contract on January 5, 2021. On August 31, 2021, Walker was waived by the Cardinals.

Edmonton Elks

On May 15, 2022, Walker signed with the

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of the

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(CFL). He was placed on the suspended list by the team on May 24, and released on July 29.

Houston Gamblers

Walker signed with the

of the

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(USFL) on September 17, 2022.

Houston Roughnecks

Walker and all other Houston Gamblers players and coaches were all transferred to the

after it was announced that the Gamblers took on the identity of their XFL counterpart, the Roughnecks.

References

External links

Arizona Cardinals bioKansas State Wildcats football bio
{{DEFAULTSORT:Walker, Reggie 1996 births Living people People from Ponchatoula, Louisiana Players of American football from Louisiana American football linebackers Kansas State Wildcats football players Arizona Cardinals players Edmonton Elks players Houston Gamblers (2022) players