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Sam Walker Earns Falcons Mini-Camp Invite
4/28/2019 11:53:00 AM | Football
Former Mercer tight end gets opportunity with Atlanta Falcons
MACON, Ga. – Former Mercer tight end Sam Walker has earned an invitation to the Atlanta Falcons rookie mini-camp on a tryout basis.
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The announcement came after the conclusion of the 2019 NFL Draft, held on April 25-27. Atlanta will hold the rookie mini-camp over a three-day period in the month of May at its facilities in Flowery Branch. A four-year standout at tight end for the Bears, Walker finished his collegiate career this past fall.
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The Cumming, Ga., native caught 86 passes for 896 yards and eight touchdowns during his career. He was named a team captain for the 2018 campaign and is a former Southern Conference All-Freshman Team selection.
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The announcement came after the conclusion of the 2019 NFL Draft, held on April 25-27. Atlanta will hold the rookie mini-camp over a three-day period in the month of May at its facilities in Flowery Branch. A four-year standout at tight end for the Bears, Walker finished his collegiate career this past fall.
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The Cumming, Ga., native caught 86 passes for 896 yards and eight touchdowns during his career. He was named a team captain for the 2018 campaign and is a former Southern Conference All-Freshman Team selection.
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Follow the Bears
For complete coverage of Mercer Athletics, be sure to follow the Bears on social media at @MercerBears (Twitter), /MercerAthletics (Facebook) and @MercerAthletics (Instagram) or visit MercerBears.com.
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