Anthony Walker

Career Transactions

Selected by the Indianapolis Colts in the fifth round (161st overall) of the 2017 NFL Draft…Signed by the Cleveland Browns as an unrestricted free agent on March 19, 2021.

Key Notes

· Started all 16 games last season and registered 91 tackles, five passes defensed, one interception and a fumble recovery.

· Only player in the NFL to record at least 15 tackles in two games in 2020.

· Played in 57 games with 48 starts, while registering 337 tackles, 19 tackles for loss, 3.5 sacks, three interceptions, 11 pass breakups and two fumble recoveries. Also has six special teams tackles and a blocked punt.

· Started every game in 2019, posting career-highs in tackles (123), sacks (2.5), and forced fumbles (one).

· Recorded a single-game career high 17 tackles against Jacksonville on Dec. 29, 2019.

· During time at Northwestern, started 33 of 38 contests in three seasons amassing 278 tackles, 7.5 sacks, six forced fumbles, six fumble recoveries 12 pass breakups and four interceptions (one returned for a touchdown).

· Recorded 122 tackles as a redshirt sophomore in breakout season that ranked third most in Wildcats single-season history. Also ended year with 20.5 tackles for loss, finishing fourth best in the nation.

· First team All-Big Ten in 2015 and second team All-Big Ten in 2016.

Career Transactions

Selected by the Indianapolis Colts in the fifth round (161st overall) of the 2017 NFL Draft…Signed by the Cleveland Browns as an unrestricted free agent on March 19, 2021…Signed by the Browns as an unrestricted free agent on March 25, 2022.

Key Notes

· Led the Browns in tackles (113) in 2021, despite missing four games.

· Only player in the NFL to record at least 15 tackles in two games in 2020.

· Recorded a single-game career high 17 tackles against Jacksonville on Dec. 29, 2019.

· During time at Northwestern, started 33 of 38 contests in three seasons amassing 278 tackles, 7.5 sacks, six forced fumbles, six fumble recoveries 12 pass breakups and four interceptions (one returned for a touchdown).

Personal

· Native of Miami, Fla. and attended Monsignor Edward Pace, where he played both sides of the ball at linebacker, wide receiver and defensive back.

· Majored in learning and organizational change at Northwestern.

· Spent a month as an intern for the Miami Heat following his rookie campaign with the Colts in 2017. Strong passion for learning the business operations side of professional sports and made a connection with Heat assistant coach Chris Quinn during time at Northwestern, which led to opportunity with the Heat.

Beyond Football

· Member of the National Honor Society in high school.

· Participated in numerous community events during time with Colts, including Colts Youth Football Camp, annual Playground Build, Team Smile event, The Haunted Runway show for kids battling cancer and Pros vs. GI Joes event.

· Made it to the Junior Olympics in track and field and placed in the 400 meters.

· Donated $5,000 to his alma mater's (Pace) football program in 2019 during his jersey retirement ceremony, becoming the seventh player for Pace to have their jersey retired.