Mantrez Walker brings length, range, and special-teams juice to UAB
Mantrez Walker is a 6-foot-1, 230-pound redshirt freshman linebacker whose value starts with upside: he was a four-star-caliber recruit out of Buford, played in four games for Colorado in 2025, and logged special-teams snaps across kickoff, kickoff return, and field-goal block before transferring to UAB. In the 2025 season, he was also named a Phil Steele Top Freshman, which fits the profile of a young defender with enough athleticism and versatility to matter early. He’s the kind of LB worth caring about if you want a developmental, high-motor fit who can impact coverage units now and grow into a bigger defensive role.
