Rico Walker brings size, pedigree, and untapped upside to Purdue’s tight end room
Walker entered Purdue as a former four-star recruit with a big-frame profile at 6-foot-3 and about 250 pounds, and in the 2025 season he showed real TE1 value by catching 9 passes for 100 yards in 10 games with one start. He already has 13 career catches for 127 yards across three programs, and the selling point is not just the stat line: he’s a former high-upside athlete who can grow into more than a chain-mover if the usage catches up to the talent. If your team wants a developmental tight end with SEC/Maryland experience and room to level up, he’s a sensible fit.
