How many NFL players went pro as a tryout or walk-on?

It happens every single year. That being said, if you mean literally never played the sport, and tried out and made the team, virtually never. The walk -ons you see still played College football, usually FBS(highest level). read more

Plenty of player has made the team after tryouts. Walk-on is a term that they use in college for a player that has made a team with out being offered a scholarship yet. read more

His athleticism led the Steelers to take him in the fourth round in 2003. News of Taylor's retirement spurred us to take a look at the 10 best active NFL players who started their college careers as walk-ons. read more

Richardson played a prominent role locking out the NFL players in 2011 and in negotiating a new players agreement. For the most part, Richardson has stayed in the background and rarely interferes in the Panthers' day-to-day operations. read more