Matt Walters
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Career
While at Eau Gallie High School, Walters lettered in three sports, including golf and basketball. Scouted by Baylor University as well as the universities of Florida and Virginia, he chose the University of Miami.[1] Majoring in mechanical engineering at "The U", Walters distinguished himself academically, being named a 2002 First-team Verizon Academic All-American as well as winning the 2002 Big East Football Scholar-Athlete Award.
Walters was selected in the fifth round of the 2003 NFL draft (selection 150 overall) by the New York Jets.[2] Walters is currently pursuing a career as an amateur triathlete training under his coach, Ed Donner.
Personal life
Walters' nephew, Andrew Walters, plays in Major League Baseball for the Cleveland Guardians.[3]
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- 1979 births
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