Freshman edge presence with Power-5 upside and a lean, developmental frame
Evan Walker is a 6-foot-3, 220-pound freshman defensive lineman for Central Michigan who arrived with a strong high-school resume: 85 tackles, 19 tackles for loss, and 14 sacks as a junior at F.W. Buchholz in 2026. His appeal is length, burst, and versatility—he played defensive end and outside linebacker, which hints at a flexible pass-rush skill set rather than a finished interior anchor. He also brings multi-sport athleticism and chose CMU for the staff and family atmosphere, which usually translates well for a young developmental defender.
