Jailin Walker is an American football linebacker for the Indiana Hoosiers. He previously played for the James Madison Dukes.
| Indiana Hoosiers – No. 2 | |
|---|---|
| Position | Linebacker |
| Class | Senior |
| Personal information | |
| Born: | Richmond, Virginia |
| Height | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) |
| Weight | 218 lb (99 kg) |
| Career history | |
| College |
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| High school | Varina (Henrico County, Virginia) |
Early life and high school
editWalker attended Varina High School located in Henrico County, Virginia. Coming out of high school, Walker was unranked, where he decided to commit to play college football for the James Madison Dukes.[1][2]
College career
editJames Madison
editDuring Walker's three-year career at James Madison from 2021 through 2023, Walker appeared in 32 games with 20 starts, where he notched 142 tackles with eight and a half being for a loss, three and a half sacks, six pass deflections, three interceptions, four forced fumbles, and two touchdowns, while also being named an honorable mention all Sun-Belt selection twice in 2022 and 2023.[3][4][5][6] After the conclusion of the 2023 season, Walker decided to enter his name into the NCAA transfer portal.[7][8]
Indiana
editWalker decided to transfer to play for the Indiana Hoosiers.[9][10] Heading into the 2024 season, Walker entered the season as a starting linebacker for the Hoosiers.[11][12] In week three of the 2024 season, Walker notched seven tackles with one being for a loss, as he helped the Hoosiers to a win over the UCLA Bruins.[13]
References
edit- ^ Robertson, Sean (31 August 2020). "From a Blue Devil to a Duke: Varina's Jailin Walker commits to JMU". WTVR.com. Retrieved 24 November 2024.
- ^ "Jailin Walker, James Madison, Linebacker". 247Sports. Retrieved 24 November 2024.
- ^ "Jailin Walker". Indiana University Athletics. Retrieved 24 November 2024.
- ^ Fleischamn, Noah (14 August 2023). "With A New Number On His Jersey, Walker Comfortable In JMU's Defense". Daily News-Record. Retrieved 24 November 2024.
- ^ Fleischman, Noah (12 November 2022). "Walker Returns From Injury, Makes Palpable Impact For JMU". Daily News-Record. Retrieved 24 November 2024.
- ^ Fleischman, Noah (20 April 2023). "After A Year Of Starting, JMU's Young Linebacker Duo Is Ready". Daily News-Record. Retrieved 24 November 2024.
- ^ Schumann, Mike (6 August 2024). "Indiana LB Jailin Walker, 'one of the fastest guys on the team,' on college football freaks list". The Daily Hoosier. Retrieved 24 November 2024.
- ^ Inman, TJ (16 August 2024). "2024 Position Preview: Aiden Fisher and Jailin Walker Lead the Linebackers". The Hoosier Huddle. Retrieved 24 November 2024.
- ^ Weaver, Matt. "Hoosiers land James Madison linebacker transfer Jailin Walker". 247Sports. Retrieved 24 November 2024.
- ^ Ankony, Jack (6 August 2024). "Indiana's Jailin Walker Makes College Football 'Freaks' List". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved 24 November 2024.
- ^ Ankony, Jack (14 October 2024). "Curt Cignetti Expects Indiana Linebacker Jailin Walker To Play Against Northwestern". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved 24 November 2024.
- ^ Niziolek, Michael (5 October 2024). "Indiana football starting linebacker Jailin Walker suffers injury against Northwestern". The Hearld-Times. Retrieved 24 November 2024.
- ^ Golden, Todd (15 September 2024). "Amare Ferrell, Jailin Walker Represent How Indiana Football Has Come Together Under Curt Cignetti". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved 24 November 2024.