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Shane Scott Walton (born October 9, 1979) is a former American college and professional football player who was a safety in the National Football League (NFL) for a single season in 2003. He played college football and soccer for the University of Notre Dame, and was recognized as a unanimous All-American in football. The St. Louis Rams selected him in the fifth round of the 2003 NFL Draft.

Shane Walton
No. 38
Position:Safety
Personal information
Born: (1979-10-09) October 9, 1979 (age 42)
San Diego, California
Height:5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Weight:195 lb (88 kg)
Career information
High school:La Jolla (CA) The Bishop's School
College:Notre Dame
NFL Draft:2003 / Round: 5 / Pick: 170
Career history
  • St. Louis Rams (2003)
  • Pittsburgh Steelers (2004)*
  • Indianapolis Colts (2004)*
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
  • Unanimous All-American (2002)
Career NFL statistics
Player stats at NFL.com · PFR

Early years


Walton was born in San Diego, California. He attended The Bishop's School in La Jolla, California, and played for the school's soccer team. His team won under-16, under-17 and under-19 national titles while playing for the La Jolla Nomads.[1]


College career


Walton attended the University of Notre Dame, and played for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish football team from 1999 to 2002. He originally attended Notre Dame on a soccer scholarship and was named Big East Freshman of the Year after leading the soccer team in scoring in 1998. He walked on to the Irish football team as a sophomore, and was recognized as a unanimous first-team All-American as a senior in 2002.[2] Walton finished the year with 68 tackles (46 solo), seven interceptions (two returned for touchdowns) and seven pass breakups.[3]


Professional career



Pre-draft


Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeight40-yard dash10-yard split20-yard split20-yard shuttleThree-cone drillVertical jumpBroad jumpBench pressWonderlic
5 ft 10+58 in
(1.79 m)
184 lb
(83 kg)
4.67 s1.63 s2.72 s4.29 s7.05 s31 in
(0.79 m)
9 ft 1 in
(2.77 m)
11 reps34
Broad jump from Tennessee Pro Day, all others from NFL Combine.[4]

The St. Louis Rams selected Walton in the fifth round (170th pick overall) of the 2003 NFL Draft, and he played for the Rams in 2003.


Life after football


Walton currently works as a behavioral analyst with F.I.T. and coaches at his alma mater, The Bishop's School. Walton heads the Shane Walton Foundation that funds tutors for children attempting to become eligible for private schools in San Diego. He continues playing adult soccer for the Nomads and other teams in the San Diego area.


References


  1. Vecsey, George (20 September 2002). "Sports of the Times; Notre Dame's Gain is Now Soccer's Loss". The New York Times.
  2. 2011 NCAA Football Records Book, Award Winners, National Collegiate Athletic Association, Indianapolis, Indiana, p. 11 (2011). Retrieved June 23, 2012.
  3. "Notre Dame Athletics | the Fighting Irish".
  4. Shane Walton, Pro Scout Draft.com





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