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Walker (6’1/263) brings jarring production from the FCS ranks, headlined by 82.5 tackles for loss and 39 sacks across four seasons. The 2024 Buck Buchanan Award winner and three-time conference Defensive Player of the Year, Walker exploded onto the draft radar with relentless effort and a rocked-up 263-pound frame that generates violent lower-half torque. His 2024 PFF grades paint the picture of a well-rounded disrupter: 94.6 overall, 92.6 in run defense, and 94.0 as a pass rusher, with a staggering 47 stops and 12 sacks. He’s a natural leverage winner with a powerful bull-rush, low pad level, and the eyes to diagnose blocking schemes. He graded highly in disruption metrics — 33.8 percent of his career tackles came in the backfield. However, concerns remain: Walker lacks length (31.88” arms) and ideal size, which may limit his scheme versatility. He faced only two Power 4 opponents and will be a 25-year-old rookie. Still, his 8.63 RAS shows legit NFL explosiveness. He’s got Carl Lawson vibes — short, sturdy, and twitchy with rotational value early and upside as a 3-4 OLB.
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April 26, 2025 5:06 PM
