2022 NFL DRAFT PROSPECT REPORT
- Name: Tre Walker
- Position: Linebacker
- School: Idaho
- Height: 6'0"
- Weight: 240lbs
Film Watched: Penn State 2019, Portland State 2021, Oregon State 2021, Montana 2021
Pro's:
- Downhill thumper who leaves his mark in every tackle
- True competitor – 100% effort on every play, and will fight through attention to stay relevant
- Tackling machine. 338 total tackles in 38 games at Idaho
- Big game player, with 2 TFL’s vs Penn State and 13 tackles vs Wyoming in 2019, & 16 tackles vs Indiana in 2021
- Impressive tackling form, taking good angles to the ball and wrapping up cleanly
- Plays with heightened instincts which sees him around the football on every play
- Brings some punch to first contact against blocks, and knows how to keep clean of clamps
- Lateral mobility is good, and aided by pre-snap recognition. Almost has a head start
Con's:
- Short arms. If blockers are able to latch on, Walker doesn’t have the length to shed
- Stiff. Notable gearing down to change direction, and vulnerable versus shifty opponents
- Clunky backpedal in coverage – not a smooth mover unless running in a straight line
- Lack of dip and slipperiness to be a consistent backfield or pocket menace
- Lower standard of competition at the FCS level will make the NFL transition more difficult
The Verdict:
“A really surprising late eval, Tre Walker is a seasoned linebacker with insane levels of production during his four years in Moscow. Ultra-physical and brimming with power, Walker flies into every tackle with a blatant disregard for his or his opponents’ welfare. The former Vandal matches that intensity and play strength with good on-field intelligence, reading his keys well, identifying what the offense is up to pre-snap, and navigating to the football quickly and effectively. Walker displayed a little less mobility than desired, and is probably best with a limited portfolio of pass coverage duties at the next level. His performance throughout the week at the Shrine Bowl showed he wasn’t out of place amongst a higher calibre of talent, and whilst there will undoubtedly be a period of acclimation, Walker has the tools to be a future starting Mike linebacker in the NFL.”
Simon Carroll
Head Of NFL Draft Content
NFL COMPARISON: BRIAN CUSHING
PREDICTION: 5TH ROUND PICK
5/5