Jailin Walker
| Indiana Hoosiers – No. 2 | |
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| 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) |
Jailin Walker is an American football linebacker for the Indiana Hoosiers. He previously played for the James Madison Dukes.
Early life and high school
[edit]Walker attended Varina High School in Henrico County, Virginia, where he played running back and linebacker.[1] An unranked recruit, he committed to play college football for the James Madison Dukes.[2]
College career
[edit]James Madison
[edit]During a 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 Conference selection twice in 2022 and 2023.[3][4][5][6] After the conclusion of the 2023 season, Walker entered his name into the NCAA transfer portal.[7]
Indiana
[edit]Walker transferred to play for the Indiana Hoosiers.[8] He entered the 2024 season as a starting linebacker for the Hoosiers.[9] In week three of the 2024 season, Walker notched seven tackles, with one being for a loss, in a win over UCLA.[10]
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.
- ^ Weaver, Matt. "Hoosiers land James Madison linebacker transfer Jailin Walker". 247Sports. 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.
- ^ 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.