P.J. Walker

Walker (5-foot-11, 210 pounds) has had quite the unconventional journey to end up here in Carolina. After playing college football at Temple under Rhule, Walker was signed by the Colts as an undrafted free agent. Then, following a two-day stint on their practice squad in 2019, he joined the XFL’s Houston Roughnecks, where his five-game performance made him the midseason MVP frontrunner. Walker led the league with 1,338 passing yards and 16 total touchdowns until the they cancelled their season due to COVID-19. It was reported that seven NFL teams expressed interest in signing him not long after.

Walker utilized his dynamic pocket presence and decisive playmaking to put up impressive numbers, even with a less talented roster. Granted, the competition Walker faced was also weaker, but the kinds of throws he made were highlight-reel worthy.

Walker will need to prove he can translate that dynamic, aggressive passing game we saw in the XFL to the NFL. If he can, this is his job to lose.