Colorado Football Star’s Cancer Comeback: The Untold Story of His Battle and Return to the Field
The Colorado Buffaloes football team opened fall camp this month with a wave of optimism, not just because of their upcoming matchup against Georgia Tech—but because of a powerful comeback story unfolding within their own locker room. Junior defensive end Nikhil Webb Walker is back on the field after battling through a lymphoma diagnosis that forced him to miss most of the 2024 season.
Webb Walker, a 6-foot-6, 275-pound edge rusher from Trelawny, Jamaica, appeared in five games last year before discovering a lump that changed everything. Diagnosed with lymphoma in October, he began chemotherapy and spent the remainder of the season sidelined. Despite the physical toll, the junior stayed focused with the help of teammates, fans, and head coach Deion Sanders, who he credits for keeping him mentally strong during the hardest stretch of his life.
Now, after being cleared in June and grinding through summer workouts, Webb Walker is officially back with Colorado as fall camp kicks off in Boulder.
The Buffaloes football program posted an emotional video on X (formerly known as Twitter), showcasing Webb Walker’s story and determination to return.
“Last season, Nikhil was diagnosed with lymphoma. Now he’s back in pads, grinding through Fall Camp with The Herd.
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