1
: a minor part (as in a dramatic production)
also
: an actor having such a part
2
: a college athlete who tries out for an athletic team without having been recruited or offered a scholarship
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Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Apr. 2026
Will Thengvall also could return and retain his walk-on status.
—Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 9 Apr. 2026
His recruiting interest to play tight end came from Division II schools and a bunch of walk-on opportunities.
—Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 9 Apr. 2026
Freshman, senior, junior, walk-on guy getting a ton of Rev money, none of that counts.
—Matt Murschel, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Apr. 2026
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Noun
In 2025, the former walk-on piled up 563 punt-return yards, 476 kickoff-return yards and four return touchdowns, bringing his career total to six.
—Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Apr. 2026
Will Thengvall also could return and retain his walk-on status.
—Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 9 Apr. 2026
His recruiting interest to play tight end came from Division II schools and a bunch of walk-on opportunities.
—Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 9 Apr. 2026
Freshman, senior, junior, walk-on guy getting a ton of Rev money, none of that counts.
—Matt Murschel, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Apr. 2026
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“Walk on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/walk%20on. Accessed 18 Apr. 2026.
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