Brian Walker

Position:
Cornerback
Height:
5-11
Weight:
185
Class:
Sophomore
Hometown:
Charlotte, N.C.
High School:
Mallard Creek

2015 - Junior Season
Had one solo tackle in the win over Delaware • Finished with three solo stops and a pass breakup in the Illinois win • Had a tackle for loss among three stops in the win over NC A&T • Started at nickleback and had one tackle in the season opener against South Carolina.

2014 – Sophomore Season
Started all 12 games in which he appeared and finished with 38 tackles (32 solo) and a team-best three interceptions • Also had five pass breakups, 1.5 tackles for loss and a forced fumble • Earned honorable mention on the All-ACC team for his play in 2014 • Made five tackles (four solo) against Rutgers in the Quick Lane Bowl •Had three tackles (two solo) against NC State • Matched a season high with five solo stops against Pitt • Also had five solo tackles against Georgia Tech • Had four tackles and forced a fumble at Notre Dame • Tallied four tackles (three solo) against Virginia Tech • Had three solo stops, two pass breakups and an interception against East Carolina • Finished with five tackles and two interceptions in the win over San Diego State • Returned the first interception 100 yards for a touchdown, his first career score and just the third 100-yard interception return in school history • Also combined on a tackle for loss and returned his second interception 26 yards • Earned national accolades from Athlon and the Thorpe Award as well as ACC Player of the Week honors for his performance.

2013 – True Freshman Season
Appeared in all 13 games and started three, including the Belk Bowl victory over Cincinnati • Finished the season with 21 tackles, six pass breakups and an interception • Made two tackles against Cincinnati • Had solo tackles against Duke and Old Dominion • Also had four pass breakups against Old Dominion • Had a career-high five tackles (four solo) in the win at Pitt • Had a pair of stops and his first career interception against NC State • Made his biggest contribution to date at Georgia Tech, tallying four solo tackles • Appeared against Middle Tennessee and South Carolina to open the year.

Mallard Creek High School
Member of the ESPN 150 team (top 150 players in the country regardless of position) • Considered the No. 14 cornerback in the country by ESPN.com • Member of the Rivals 250 team • Prepstar All-America and All-Atlantic Region • Member of North Carolina’s Shrine Bowl team • Named to the NCPreps.com All-State team • Named to the Charlotte Observers’ All-Observer First Team • Considered the No. 12 player in North Carolina and the No. 39 cornerback in the nation by Rivals.com • Listed as the No. 12 player in the state by 247sports.com • Ranked the No. 20 player in North Carolina and No. 59 cornerback in the country by Scout.com • Twice named I-Meck 4A all-conference • Picked off six passes as a senior and added 13 pass breakups • Team finished 13-1 and advanced to the state semifinals • As a junior, he had 30 tackles, 12 pass breakups and three interceptions • Coached by Mike Palmeiri.

Personal
Nickname is “B-Walk” • Would most like to play professionally for the Carolina Panthers • Favorite possession is his cell phone • Dream job is to play in the NFL • People say he looks like LL Cool J and Usher • Favorite TV show is “Boondocks” • Born Brian Keith Walker on Nov. 7, 1995 • Son of Kelvin and Latonia Walker • Says the people who have had the biggest impact on his life are Latonia Walker, Kelvin Walker and Eugene Walker • English major.