Deone Walker
Buffalo Bills·331 lbRecruited
Class of 2022 · Defensive lineman · High school: Cass Technical, Detroit, MI
College: Kentucky 2022-24
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Our College Grade
How good he was in college at what his position is supposed to do, out of 100. Scored against everyone else at his position, adjusted for the level he played at. This is not his NFL grade.
College Production
Kentucky · SEC
| Season | Tkl | TFL | Sacks | Hur | PD | Pos Rk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 39 | 4 | 1.0 | 5 | 2 | 77 |
| 2023 | 55 | 12 | 7.5 | 8 | 2 | 1 |
| 2024 | 37 | 5 | 1.5 | 0 | 2 | 140 |
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Scouting Report
Kentucky · 2025 draft class
Walker is a massive interior defensive lineman with rare movement skills for his size. He possesses exceptional power at the point of attack, effectively anchoring against double teams and resetting the line of scrimmage in the run game. Walker shows surprising quickness for his size, with the ability to shoot gaps and affect plays in the backfield. His length is a significant asset, allowing him to control offensive linemen and keep them off his frame. Walker's motor runs consistently, pursuing plays with effort despite his massive frame.
Strengths
- Exceptional size and power
- anchor against double teams
- surprising quickness for size
- length
- run-stuffing ability
- developing pass rush
- block shedding
- gap control
Concerns
- Limited range outside the tackle box
- still developing stamina for consistent three-down impact
- can improve pass rush repertoire beyond power moves
- occasionally plays too high