He was selected by the Denver Broncos in the third round of the 2010 NFL draft and was also a member of the Washington Redskins, New York Giants, Miami Dolphins and San Diego Chargers.

He recorded 79 pancake blocks to lead District 9-5A as senior, as he helped Allen to win the bi-district championship.

Considered only a two-star recruit by Rivals.com,[1] Walton was not listed among the top offensive line prospects in the class of 2005.

Finally playing in his sophomore year, Walton started every game at center—one of three Baylor offensive linemen to do so, joining Dan Gay and James Barnard—for the Bears in 2007.

In his junior year, started all 12 games at center and earned 2008 honorable mention All-Big 12 by the Associated Press.

1-rated senior center in the 2010 NFL draft by ESPN analyst Mel Kiper Jr.[2] He drew comparisons to Jake Grove.

[5] On September 30, 2012, Walton suffered a dislocated ankle during a game against the Oakland Raiders, and was subsequently placed on injured reserve.