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Walter Mendenhall
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Walter Mendenhall (born January 22, 1986) is an American football running back who is currently a free agent. He was signed by the Philadelphia Eagles as an undrafted free agent in 2009. He played college football at Illinois before transferring to Illinois State University. Mendenhall has also been a member of the Indianapolis Colts, Buffalo Bills and Cincinnati Bengals. He is the brother of Pittsburgh Steelers running back Rashard Mendenhall. College career Mendenhall played college football from 2005-2007 for the Illinois Fighting Illini. He played in 31 games for Illinois, seeing time at running back and linebacker. In 2007, Mendenhall rushed for 57 yards on four carries against Minnesota, his only carries of the season. After Illinois played in the Rose Bowl following the 2007 season, Mendenhall went to pick up his Rose Bowl ring when head coach Ron Zook informed him that he "wasn't in their plans" going forward. He transferred to Illinois State after a recommendation from a former high school teammate. Professional career Philadelphia Eagles Mendenhall was signed by the Philadelphia Eagles as an undrafted free agent following the 2009 NFL Draft. He was waived on June 11, 2009. Indianapolis Colts Mendenhall was signed by the Indianapolis Colts on August 13, 2009. He was waived on August 18 to make room for defensive end Josh Thomas. He was re-signed on August 22. He was waived again during final roster cuts on September 5. Buffalo Bills Mendenhall was signed by the Buffalo Bills on April 7, 2010. He was waived on May 12. Cincinnati Bengals Mendenhall was claimed off waivers by the Cincinnati Bengals on May 13, 2010. He was waived on June 18. Personal Mendenhall's brother, Rashard Mendenhall, is an American football running back for the Pittsburgh Steelers of the National Football League. 
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