JW #9

Jahdae Walker

Wide Receiver · Texas A&M

An undrafted Division II transfer who turned pro-day speed into a real NFL role, scoring a touchdown in his Bears debut.

Jahdae Walker's path ran through Division II Grand Valley State before he transferred to Texas A&M, and it continued after the 2025 draft passed him by entirely. Signed by Chicago as an undrafted free agent, he made an immediate impression, catching a touchdown in his NFL debut and sticking on the roster deep into his rookie season.

★ Made Chicago's 53-man roster as an undrafted free agent out of Texas A&M

★ Scored a touchdown in his NFL debut

★ Ran a 4.43-second 40-yard dash at his pro day

Path to the league

Walker began his college career at Grand Valley State, breaking out as a sophomore in 2022 with 30 catches for 636 yards and four touchdowns. He transferred to Texas A&M for the 2023 and 2024 seasons, finishing with 64 catches for 935 yards and four touchdowns as an Aggie. He went unselected in the 2025 NFL Draft and signed with the Bears as an undrafted free agent.

Career highlights

At Texas A&M's pro day, Walker ran a 4.43-second 40-yard dash with a 1.48 10-yard split and a 9.51 three-cone time, numbers that helped him land an NFL opportunity despite missing an invite to the scouting combine. His jump from Division II to the SEC, capped by a strong pro day, was the foundation of his path to the league.

2025 season recap

Walker made the Bears' roster as an undrafted rookie and scored a touchdown on three catches for 41 yards in his NFL debut. Through Week 18 of the 2025 season, he had recorded 6 receptions for 87 yards and 2 receiving touchdowns.