Johnny Walker Jr.
| Missouri Tigers – No. 15 | |
|---|---|
| Position | Defensive lineman |
| Class | Graduate Student |
| Personal information | |
| Born: | December 12, 2001 |
| Height | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) |
| Weight | 250 lb (113 kg) |
| Career history | |
| College |
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| High school | George D. Chamberlain High School |
| Career highlights and awards | |
Johnny Walker Jr. is an American football defensive end for the Missouri Tigers.
Early life and high school
[edit]Walker attended George D. Chamberlain High School in Tampa, Florida. He was rated as a three-star recruit and committed to play college football for the Missouri Tigers.[1][2]
College career
[edit]Walker took a redshirt season in 2020.[3] In the 2023 season opener, he tallied six tackles with one and a half being for a loss, and a sack versus South Dakota.[4] In the 2023 Cotton Bowl Classic, Walker notched two tackles, a sack, and a forced fumble, as he helped the Tigers defeat Ohio State, earning the game's defensive MVP award.[5] During his first three collegiate seasons from 2021 to 2023, he appeared in 27 games where he totaled 59 tackles with 14 being for a loss, nine sacks, and three forced fumbles.[6] In week 9 of the 2024 season, Walker totaled four tackles with two being for a loss, and two sacks against Alabama.[7] For his performance during the 2024 season, he was named second-team all-SEC.[8]
References
[edit]- ^ McAndrew, Calum. "Here's Johnny: How Missouri football DE Johnny Walker Jr. consistently got bigger, better". Columbia Daily Tribune. Retrieved December 15, 2024.
- ^ Morrison, Dan. "Eli Drinkwitz reacts to Johnny Walker's ejection against LSU". On3.com. Retrieved December 15, 2024.
- ^ Hoff, Eli. "How Johnny Walker Jr.'s wait led to a starting position on Mizzou's D-line". St. Louis Post-Dispatch. Retrieved December 15, 2024.
- ^ Shepherd Jr., Wendell. "'He's more than ready': How Johnny Walker Jr. emerged as an SEC starter". The Columbia Missourian. Retrieved December 15, 2024.
- ^ Hoff, Eli. "'Johnny's turn now': Mizzou defensive end Walker Jr. stepping into new leadership role". St. Louis Post-Dispatch. Retrieved December 15, 2024.
- ^ "Johnny Walker Jr". Sports Reference. Retrieved December 15, 2024.
- ^ Wilson, Davis. "No. 21 Mizzou's first-half defense, Walker Jr.'s career day not enough to slow down No. 15 Alabama". The Columbia Missourian. Retrieved December 15, 2024.
- ^ Busack, Adam. "Burden, Membou, Walker receive All-SEC honors". The Columbia Missourian. Retrieved December 15, 2024.