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Grade
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  • 5.17 SEC
    Top Performer
  • 26 REPS
    Top Performer
  • 34.0 INCH
    Top Performer
  • 109.0 INCH
    Top Performer
  • 5.07 SEC
    Top Performer
  • 6'3" Height
  • 306LBS. Weight

Overview

An underrated component of Oklahoma's impressive offense, Walker may lack the recognition of his teammate, Duke Robinson, but Walker might have been a more consistent blocker over the course of his college career. Walker graded out at 80% in 2007, higher than Robinson or any other member of the Sooners' offensive line. Scouts are impressed with Walker, a 2006 transfer from Coffeyville Community College, in part because he was able to handle that jump in competition immediately and started three seasons at right guard. Had an arm span of 34 1/2 inches and a hand span of 10 1/4 inches at the combine.

Analysis

Strengths

Positives: Explosive initial punch. ... Recoils quickly. ... Extends his arms and keeps defenders at bay. ... Has at least adequate lateral quickness in pass protection to mirror the defender. ... Good initial quickness for the reach block and to get to the second level. ... Good use of leverage in short-yardage situations. ... Good strength to drive defenders off the ball. Negatives: Has the lateral quickness to stick with defenders, but can be lazy and rely on his upper-body strength to lean on the pass rusher, rather than mirroring him. ... Despite good quickness off the snap to get to the second level, hesitates in space and struggles to block moving targets effectively. ... Marginal hand placement when blocking on the move and too often slides off blocks. ... Experience has been almost exclusively at right guard. ... Some academic concerns and may struggle with a complicated playbook.
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Grade Title Draft (Round) Description
96-100 Future Hall of Famer Top Pick A once-in-a-generation type prospect who could change how his position is played
85-95 Immediate Starter 1st An impact player with the ability/intangibles to become a Pro Bowl player. Expect to start immediately except in a unique situation (i.e. behind a veteran starter).
70-84 Eventual Starter 2nd-3rd A quality player who will contribute to the team early on and is expected to develop into a starter. A reliable player who brings value to the position.
50-69 Draftable Player 4th-7th A prospect with the ability to make team as a backup/role player. Needs to be a special teams contributor at applicable positions. Players in the high range of this category might have long-term potential.
20-49 Free Agent UDFA A player with solid measurables, intangibles, college achievements, or a developing skill that warrants an opportunity in an NFL camp. In the right situation, he could earn a place on a 53-man roster, but most likely will be a practice squad player or a camp body.
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