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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Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 14 Dec. 2025
Winner Logan Jones, Iowa Burlsworth Trophy The trophy is named for Brandon Burlsworth, who rose from walk-on to All-American at Arkansas, and is given to the most outstanding player who began his college career as a walk-on.
—Jordy Fee-Platt, New York Times, 14 Dec. 2025
The Gophers are up to nine outgoing transfers, with two walk-ons, safety Ethan Carrier and cornerback Harrison Brun, also joining the group this week.
—Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 5 Dec. 2025
Florida also added offensive lineman Corey Brown as a preferred walk-on from in-state, the brother of receiver Vernell Brown III, which generated some hope that Florida may keep its star receiver.
—Noah White, Miami Herald, 3 Dec. 2025
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Both Cutforth and Martinez are Treasure Valley products who arrived at Boise State as walk-ons; Cutforth earned a scholarship at the tail end of last season.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 14 Dec. 2025
Winner Logan Jones, Iowa Burlsworth Trophy The trophy is named for Brandon Burlsworth, who rose from walk-on to All-American at Arkansas, and is given to the most outstanding player who began his college career as a walk-on.
—Jordy Fee-Platt, New York Times, 14 Dec. 2025
The Gophers are up to nine outgoing transfers, with two walk-ons, safety Ethan Carrier and cornerback Harrison Brun, also joining the group this week.
—Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 5 Dec. 2025
Florida also added offensive lineman Corey Brown as a preferred walk-on from in-state, the brother of receiver Vernell Brown III, which generated some hope that Florida may keep its star receiver.
—Noah White, Miami Herald, 3 Dec. 2025
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“Walk on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/walk%20on. Accessed 21 Dec. 2025.
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