Introduction
Austin Walter (born August 17, 1996) is an American football running back who plays for the Dallas Renegades of the XFL. He played college football at Rice.
College career
Walter played college football at Rice, where he rushed for 1,744 yards and 13 touchdowns, averaging 5.1 yards per carry; he also had 79 receptions for 803 yards, and in his senior season, averaged 27.3 yards on 18 kickoff returns.
Professional career
San Francisco 49ers
Walter went undrafted in the 2019 NFL Draft. He signed with the San Francisco 49ers on May 4, 2019 after a tryout with the team. He was waived by the 49ers on August 31, 2019.
New York Giants
On September 18, 2019, Walter was signed to the New York Giants practice squad. Following injuries to starting running back Saquon Barkley and backup Wayne Gallman, Walter was promoted to the 53-man roster on October 10, 2019, but then waived the next day.
Dallas Renegades
On November 22, 2019, Walter was drafted by the Dallas Renegades in the 2020 XFL Supplemental Draft.