Casey Walker facts for kids

Casey Walker (born December 6, 1989) is a former American football player. He played as a nose tackle, which is a defensive position. Casey played college football for the Oklahoma Sooners. After college, he played for several teams in the NFL, including the Carolina Panthers, New England Patriots, Baltimore Ravens, Dallas Cowboys, and Buffalo Bills. Today, he is a football coach.

Early Life and High School Football

Casey Walker grew up in Dallas, Texas. He played high school football for the Garland Owls at Garland High School. During his time there, he was a strong defensive player.

In 2007, he made 22 tackles and had two sacks. He also forced two fumbles and hurried the opposing quarterback seven times. In 2006, he recorded 25 tackles and two sacks. These stats show he was a very active and effective player on defense.

College Football Career

After high school, Casey Walker went on to play college football for the Oklahoma Sooners. He was part of the team from 2009 to 2012. In 2008, he was "redshirted," which means he practiced with the team but did not play in any games that year. This allowed him to train and get ready for future seasons.

Playing in the NFL

Casey Walker joined the NFL in 2013. Even though he was not chosen in the 2013 NFL draft, he was signed by a team.

Carolina Panthers Experience

The Carolina Panthers signed Casey Walker on April 30, 2013. He spent time with their main team and also on their practice squad. The practice squad is where players train with the team but are not on the active roster for games. He was with the Panthers for parts of the 2013 and 2014 seasons.

New England Patriots Journey

Casey Walker joined the New England Patriots in September 2014. He made his first NFL game appearance on October 5, 2014. This was a big moment for him, playing against the Cincinnati Bengals. He later returned to the Patriots' practice squad.

Baltimore Ravens Time

In December 2014, the Baltimore Ravens signed Casey Walker. He was with the Ravens until August 2015.

Dallas Cowboys Opportunity

Casey Walker joined the Dallas Cowboys' practice squad in October 2015. Later that year, in December, he was moved to the active team roster. He played in two games for the Cowboys. During these games, he made two tackles. He left the team in July 2016.

Buffalo Bills Season

Casey Walker signed with the Buffalo Bills in July 2016. He was with the team during their training camp. However, he was released before the regular season began in September 2016.

Coaching Career Begins

After his playing career, Casey Walker became a football coach. He started coaching in 2017.

• Central Oklahoma: In 2017, he worked as a graduate assistant at the University of Central Oklahoma (UCO). He helped coach the offensive line players.
• Oklahoma Baptist: In 2018, he became the defensive line coach at Oklahoma Baptist University.
• Texas A&M–Commerce: From 2019 to 2021, he coached the defensive line at Texas A&M University–Commerce.
• Louisiana Tech: In 2022, he became the defensive line coach at Louisiana Tech University. He coached there until 2023.
• Florida A&M: Since 2024, Casey Walker has been the defensive line coach at Florida A&M University (FAMU). He continues to coach there today.