After extensive physical therapy, he returned to Tulane. A champion (#18) both on and off the field, he earned his bachelor’s degree in cell and molecular biology in May 2014 and master’s degree in neuroscience three years later, receiving the Disney Spirit Award and becoming an honorary member of the NFL Saints team along the way. He founded the Devon Walker Foundation to raise money for treatment and equipment for people living with spinal cord injuries.

Devon continues physical therapy and hopes to someday walk again. Until then, he is moving forward in life with his Tulane community behind him every step of the way.