Javon Walker

Javon Liteff Walker (born October 14, 1978 in Galveston, Texas) is a professional American football player who is currently a wide receiver for the Green Bay Packers. He was a 2002 first round pick (20th overall) from Florida State University.

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October 14 - 1978 - Galveston, Texas - American football - Wide receiver - Green Bay Packers - Florida State University

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Javon Walker was drafted by the Florida Marlins in the eighth round of the 1997 Major League Baseball draft, and spent three years in the minor leagues of the organization.

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Florida Marlins - 1997 - Major League Baseball

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Walker became the fourth player in the history of the NFL to have 100 receiving yards in each of his first two playoff games (2002 vs. Atlanta, 2003 vs. Seattle).

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He was selected to the NFL Pro Bowl for the first time in 2005, following a breakout season.

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Pro Bowl - 2005

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Walker's agent is Drew Rosenhaus, widely considered one of the most aggressive agents currently representing NFL players. He is also currently holding out from the Packers' minicamps for a larger contract. While Rosenhaus announced a week before the Packer's training camp that Javon would be holding out during training camp, Walker reported on time. Many feel that the outspoken Brett Favre, who voiced his displeasure for Rosenhaus' tactics and his views on honouring a contract, created enough pressure to force Walker back into training camp.

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Drew Rosenhaus - Minicamp - Brett Favre

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In Game 1 of the 2005 NFL season, Walker injured his ACL on a 55-yard deep ball from Brett Favre after he pushed off Detroit Lions cornerback Fernando Bryant, putting him on injured reserve for the season.

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ACL - Detroit Lions - Cornerback - Fernando Bryant - Injured reserve

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