Josh Walker

Auburn

Sep 27 (Sat)

Afternoon

Photo by: Texas A&M Athletics

Height:
6-1
Weight:
233
Position:
Linebacker
Class:
Freshman
Hometown:
Gilmer, Texas
High School:
Gilmer

2015 (SOPHOMORE)
Contributed a total of 18 tackles on the year, including a season-high five tackles against Arizona State ... saw the field in 11 games, including a start in the opener against Arizona State.

2014 (FRESHMAN)
Emerged as the Aggies’ starter at middle linebacker before suffering a broken foot in game 11 vs. Missouri ... had started three straight games before the injury ... posted 27 tackles, including a tackle for loss, in 10 games of action (four starts) ... in his four starts, Walker made 21 tackles, including a season-high eight against Auburn.

HIGH SCHOOL
Coached by Jeff Traylor at Gilmer HS in Gilmer, Texas ... U.S. Army All-American ... earned honorable-mention all-state and District 16-3A Co-Defensive Player of the Year honors after making 65 tackles and three sacks as a senior ... as a junior, Walker earned all-state mention and first-team All-East Texas honors after making 132 tackles, 34 quarterback pressures, eight sacks and three forced fumbles ... was the All-East Texas Newcomer of the Year as a sophomore after making 130 tackles, nine sacks and 17 QB pressures ... a four-star prospect by ESPN and 24/7, Walker chose Texas A&M over Texas, Oklahoma and Texas Tech among others.

PERSONAL
Josh Walker is the son of Angela Walker of Gilmer, Texas ... born March 30, 1996 ... university studies with his concentration area in Global Arts, Planning, Design and Construction in the College of Architecture.