Chevon Walker
Class: Sophomore
Hometown: Fort Myers, FL
High School: Riverdale
EIU: 2008 Outlook: Will compete for starting job at running back and as kick returner... speed back that had solid spring workouts with the Panthers... transferred from the University of Florida in January 2008 and is immediately eligible.
FLORIDA: 2007: Appeared in five games rushing four times for 14 yards... ran track competing in the SEC Outdoor Championships and running the 100m prelim in 10.51 to advance to finals where he finished 9th... 2006: Redshirted for National Champion Florida Gators
HIGH SCHOOL: Dual sport star at Riverdale HS, playing football and running track... Ft. Myers News Press 2005 Offensive Player of the Year... led all area backs in rushing (2,027 yards) and touchdowns (31).. also caught 16 passes for 234 yards and another score... 2,027 yards as a senior led Riverdale to second round playoff berth... ran for 199 yards and five touchdowns in a win over Estero as a senior... scored winning touchdown against North Ft. Myers on 138 yards rushing... had 1,505 yards and 9 touchdowns as a junior... rated the No. 5 running back in the nation by Rivals.com as a senior... did not play football prior to freshman year of high school.
PERSONAL: Majoring in recreation management.. born in Montego Bay, Jamaica... early graduate from Riverdale HS.
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