The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have selected EDGE Rusher David Walker from Central Arkansas with the 121st pick in the 2025 NFL Draft.
David Walker’s college career in Central Arkansas is a highlight reel: three-time First-Team All-American, three-time conference Defensive Player of the Year, and the 2024 Buck Buchanan Award winner as the top FCS defender.
His stats are staggering – 31 sacks and 63 tackles for loss in just three seasons. In his final year, he racked up 23 tackles for loss, 10.5 sacks, and 55 total pressures. Walker was a force to be reckoned with at Southern Arkansas, earning First-Team All-Great American Conference honors and leading the league in sacks and tackles for loss.
Walker is a feared FCS edge rusher with eye-popping production numbers. Despite falling short of typical height and length standards, he reminds you of 2024 draft pick Mohamed Kamara with his explosive lower-body power. Walker can anchor and leverage his opponents, creating immediate pressure in the pocket with his bull rush. He’s an instinctive pass-rusher with a solid move set, though his lack of length might raise concerns. While he’s average in space, his movements at the line are fluid and controlled. Walker’s size could impact his draft stock, but it won’t necessarily keep him out of the NFL. He’d thrive as a rotational edge rusher in a 3-4 defense.
Don’t sleep on him just because he comes from a smaller school – this guy brings serious heat off the edge. Despite potential concerns about his length and the level of competition he faced, Walker has the physical tools and production stats that suggest he could exceed his projected draft spot, likely in the mid-to-late rounds.
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