He played college football at Central Michigan and was selected by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the sixth round of the 2015 NFL draft.
Analysts gave him positive reviews for his large frame, athletic ability, and quick hands, and called him a disciplined pass rusher with an explosive first step that can penetrate the line.
Walton began his second season as the Steelers' fourth defensive end on the depth chart behind Heyward, Tuitt, and Ricardo Mathews.
[6] Walton competed with Tyson Alualu, Lavon Hooks, Roy Philon, and Christian Brown for the backup defensive end position throughout training camp in 2017.
He was named the backup left defensive end behind Cameron Heyward to begin the regular season.