Every year across the NFL, there are underdog stories and training camp darlings that capture fans’ hearts. What was special about Walker’s case was the way he received that support and love throughout the locker room.
Turner witnessed the same thing happen in college.
When Walker transferred to Texas A&M from Grand Valley State in 2023, Tuner remembers meeting him for the first time in the locker room before the Aggies’ first practice.
“It felt like he had already met me and the whole team. That’s how he’s always been,” Turner said.
Walker not only captivated the Texas A&M roster. He also had Turner’s family rooting for him. Turner refers to his uncle as “the biggest Jahdae Walker fan,” who, throughout training camp, always asked about Walker’s chances of making the roster and excitedly called his nephew as soon as the 53-man roster was announced.
Between college and now the pros, Turner believes that every person who has met Walker is “gonna be rooting for him.” including his Bears teammates.
“All Day Jahdae — that’s the man,” receiver Rome Odunze said. “He brings a lot of energy to the organization. Every single day he comes in and works tremendously hard and he’s got that chip on his shoulder … so, it’s really an awesome story to be honest. I got to watch him play a little bit in A&M and all that. So, yeah, man, Jahdae is the best.
“He worked very hard to be on the team and continue to be in this league. So I’m looking forward to what he’s gonna surprise us with next.”