
veteran VMI line depth with position versatility
Walker Hays is a long-tenured VMI offensive lineman whose value comes from flexibility, not flash: the program has listed him as a two-year letterman who can help at multiple spots, has worked at center, and even served as a snapper. In VMI’s 2017-18 roster materials, he was 6-1 and 270 pounds, and the staff framed him as depth for the offensive line and special teams. That kind of versatility is exactly why coaches keep veteran trench guys around—they can stabilize a room, cover injuries, and quietly keep an offense functional.