Sep 10, 2022; Gainesville, Florida, USA; Kentucky Wildcats defensive tackle Deone Walker (0) reacts after making a tackle against the Florida Gators during the second half at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Size/Length
When you are listed at 6-6 and 348 pounds, this almost seems like a giveaway, right? In the case of Deone Walker, he not only uses his size and length well but he uses it to make every blocking attempt a battle for the ages. He gives no easy reps to offensive linemen and is constantly winning them. It is not often that people with the size he has either know how to use or move well with it, but Walker is an anomaly.
Power
The power Walke imposes on opposing blockers is almost unheard of for most college football players. Whether it be on the offensive or defensive line, no one has the power of Walker in this draft class. In the Lousiville and Florida games, he was getting held on several plays just for them to be able to handle him, only for him to break through and be able to make a play in the backfield. He handles double-teams well, he overcomes holds, and there is nothing he can’t overpower.
Tackling
My comp for Walker may be a Coconut Crab when it is all said and done. Why would I compare a human of his size to a coconut crab? Because they have the strongest grip strength in the animal kingdom. When Walker can’t fill a running lane or get out to force someone inside, he will extend his free hand while the other maintains leverage and grabs the ball carrier. If he gets a handle on you, there is no escaping his grip, and the whistle will be blown very shortly.
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