Walden D. Erickson (September 3, 1902 – December 1968) was a professional football player who played in the early National Football League as well as in Red Grange's American Football League. He played only two seasons of professional football. Erickson attended the University of Washington. After college he made his professional debut in the AFL with the Los Angeles Wildcats. When the AFL folded at the end of the season, Erickson took his act to the NFL, playing for the Pottsville Maroons.