Ken Walter is a former American football punter who played in the National Football League (NFL) for several teams during his career. He was born on April 17, 1977, in Johnson City, New York, and attended East Carolina University, where he played college football for the East Carolina Pirates.
Walter began his professional career in 1998 when he signed with the Carolina Panthers as an undrafted free agent. He spent two seasons with the Panthers, playing in 32 games and averaging 41.4 yards per punt. In 2000, he was traded to the New England Patriots, where he spent the next four seasons.
During his time with the Patriots, Walter was part of the team that won Super Bowl XXXVI in 2002. He played in all 16 regular-season games that year, averaging 42.4 yards per punt and landing 23 punts inside the 20-yard line. He also played in all three playoff games, averaging 40.8 yards per punt and landing six punts inside the 20-yard line.
Walter's best statistical season came in 2003 when he averaged 44.0 yards per punt and landed 28 punts inside the 20-yard line. He also played in all 16 regular-season games and all three playoff games that year, helping the Patriots win their second Super Bowl in three years.
After the 2004 season, Walter became a free agent and signed with the Seattle Seahawks. He spent one season with the Seahawks, playing in all 16 regular-season games and averaging 41.8 yards per punt. He also played in three playoff games, including Super Bowl XL, where he averaged 40.0 yards per punt and landed two punts inside the 20-yard line.
Walter's final season in the NFL came in 2006 when he signed with the Pittsburgh Steelers. He played in 12 games that year, averaging 41.6 yards per punt and landing 14 punts inside the 20-yard line. He was released by the Steelers in December 2006 and did not play in the NFL again.
Overall, Walter played in 142 regular-season games during his NFL career, averaging 41.7 yards per punt and landing 202 punts inside the 20-yard line. He also played in 14 playoff games, including three Super Bowls, and won two championships with the Patriots.
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