He is just a DE in a DT body. His legs are like twigs. his Center of Gravity has to be somewhere around his chest. He clearly was productive against good competition. If he can do the same in the NFL, that will be VERY impressive. I almost wonder if the better answer isn't to have him lose 30 pounds and put him at DE.
Such an intriguing and risky pick. Very interested in seeing how this one unfolds.
I mean, look at the proportions on this guy. So unusual.
https://collegefootballnetwork.com/deone-walker-stuns-at-senior-bowl-with-jaw-dropping-measurements/
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=916853987151764&id=100064815123338&set=a.563937862443380
https://www.yoursportsedge.com/2023/11/23/deone-walker-i-just-dont-like-the-cardinals/vaughts-views/larryvaught/
Really an unusual player. From a Kentucky Expert "Long story short -- injury, disappointing junior season, unique player in a run-stuffer body with a pass-rush first skill set, and poor athletic testing for a prospect whose movement skills need to be the reason he succeeds in the NFL. Deone Walker is not a cookie cutter prospect and will need some coaching/scheme creativity to max out. All of those things added up to create a draft fall. He was good testing away from not falling out of the second round but the poor junior season is ultimately what started this fall." Also seems to be lots of concern with his effort.
Rooting for him. Hope he does well...but even on the Kentucky side they didn't seem to love him.
lets see who is left when 56 and 62 are up....im not sure he wouldn't have fallen, but Nolan, farmer, collins, and like 5 good DEs still on the board. too early to move like this IMO....but again, hope I eat my words.