Ricky Walker, DT, Virginia Tech #8
6020, 300, 5.00
Notes: From Hampton, VA. Played in 11 games as a freshman in 2014, recording 9 tackles and 1 TFL. Redshirted in 2015. Played in all 14 games with 4 starts and posted 28 tackles, 6.5 TFL, 1.5 sacks and 4 PBU in 2016. Started all 13 games, made 41 tackles, 12.5 TFL, 4.5 sacks, 1 PBU and 1 FR in 2017.
Positives: Active and disruptive. Gets upfield and makes plays in the backfield. Good motor. Tough and physical.
Negatives: Not as tall or long-levered as you would like.
Summary: Best fit as an ‘under’ tackle in a 4-3 scheme.
