Who is PJ Walker?

PJ Walker is a well-known athlete who has made his name from his brilliant playing skills. He is a competitive American footballer who plays from the position of quarterback. Presently, the player plays for the Carolina Panthers of the NFL (National Football League). He entered the NFL in 2017 enrolling with the Indianapolis Colts. Previously, he played college football at Temple Owls football team representing Temple University.

Bio

PJ Walker was born on February 26, 1995, with the name Phillip “P.J.” Walker Jr., in Elizabeth, New Jersey, United States. He was born to his father Phillip Walker Sr., and his mother Tamicha Drake. He has the star sign of Libra.

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Furthermore, he holds an American nationality, and as per ethnicity, it is unknown. With a height of 5 feet 0 inches (1.52 m), and weigh about 214 lbs (97 kg), he has been able to maintain his body fit and healthy. He has an athletic body.

Education

For education, firstly, Walker attended Elizabeth High School. During his school days only, he started playing football. In his junior year, he recorded 2168 yards and 18 touchdowns. After being certified from high school, he attended Temple University. During the college, he played under coach Matt Rhule.

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He had an athletic scholarship at Temple University. For four years from 2013 to 2016, he played with the Temple Owls. In 2013, he won for the first time in week 7 in opposite to the game with Army. Also, he earned an honor as QB of the week. Likewise, he became the American Athletic Conference Offensive Player of the Week, in addition to being the nominee in the Manning Award. Likewise, though his 2014 season did not go well, he had been honored three times.

Walker started all the games in the junior year. Also, in 2015, he drove the team to Boca Ration Bowl making a record of 10-4 in opposite to the Toledo Rockets. He completed the season making a record of 2972 passing yards. Subsequently, his last year with the Temple went outstanding. In the game opposite to Army, he became the all-time passing yards leader making the record of 10273 yards. Likewise, he drove the team to a bowl game for the second consecutive time having the 10-4 overall record.

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Moreover, he earned numerous honors in the season. He became the Most Outstanding Player, CFPA National Player of the Year, as well as Davey O’Brien Award Watch List. In total, in his college career, he made the record completing 830 passes, 10668 passing yards, 7.3 passing touchdowns, as well as 44 interceptions and 341 rushing attempts.

NFL Career

Indianapolis Colts

PJ Walker started his professional career in entering the NFL. He became selected by the Indianapolis Colts in the 2017 NFL Draft. Walker signed a contract with the team as an undrafted free agent on May 3, 2017. On September 3, 2017, he signed in for the practice squad. Then, on January 1, 2018, he signed a futures contract. Likewise, again on September 2, 2018, he signed to the practice squad. He played with the team as a practice squad. On January 13, 2019, he again signed a future contract with the team. Similarly, on September 1, he signed to the practice squad. However, he released on September 3, 209.

Houston Roughnecks

PJ Walker entered the XFL in October 2019 for the 2020 season. Though the Pittsburgh Steeler contacted XFL for selecting Walker, he became rejected as he had been assigned to the Houston Roughnecks. With the Houston Roughnecks, he started his first game in opposition to the Los Angeles Wildcats. In the game, he had the record of four touchdowns, in the win by 37-17. Moreover, he became the first Star of the Week. Likewise, in the five games opposite to Seattle Dragos, he made the record of 1338 passing yards, along with 15 touchdowns as well as 4 interceptions.

Meanwhile, on March 20, 2020, the 2020 season got cancel for the prevention of COVID-19. However, he had a record of 1338 passing yards and 15 touchdowns in the season.

Carolina Panthers

PJ Walker signed a contract with the Carolina Panthers on March 23, 2020.

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Personal Life of PJ Walker

People are always eager to know about the personal life of a well-known person. Moreover, when it comes to the handsome, young, and amazing player, fans have much interest to know either the player is married, divorced, dating anyone, or enjoying the single life.

About the personal life of PJ Walker, he is unmarried. There is no rumor about Walker hooking up with any girls. Also, Walker has not talked about his personal information in any interviews. It seems the player is currently focussing on his career.

Net Worth

PJ Walker has earned massive popularity from his outstanding football career. Likewise, along with earning name and fame, he also has been able to earn a handsome amount of money. Though an exact value of the next worth is not estimated, it’s obvious he has the net worth is hundreds of thousands of dollars.