Walker transferred from Wake Forest and played just one season for the Spartans, but it was one that long will be remembered in East Lansing.
He rushed for 1,636 yards, scored 18 touchdowns and became the first ever Michigan State player to win the Walter Camp Player of the Year and the Doak Walker Award as the nation’s top running back. He finished sixth overall in the Heisman Trophy voting — the best for a Michigan State player since 1988 — and was a consensus All-American.
Walker announced on Dec. 16 that he would forgo his final year of eligibility to enter the 2022 NFL Draft.
“It has been a true honor to represent Michigan State University and wear the Green and White,” Walker wrote in a statement posted to Twitter. “I am beyond grateful to Coach (Mel) Tucker and the entire staff for believing in me and giving me the opportunity to shine under their leadership. As the regular season has come to a close, I would like to announce that I have decided to forgo playing in the Peach Bowl to begin preparation for the NFL Draft.”
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Was an extremely productive running back at Arlington High School in Tennessee near Memphis, rushing for 3,485 yards on 493 carries, including 13 100-yard games, with 41 touchdowns in his prep career. also had 64 catches for 1,058 yards and 16 TDs. played for Coach Adam Sykes. rushed for 1,403 yards as a senior with 27 touchdowns despite missing three games. was named a team captain. nominated for the Tennessee Sports Writers Association All-State team. named first team all-region at running back and kick returner. selected to the Toyota East-West All-Star game where he returned a kickoff 95 yards for a touchdown. scored five touchdowns against Raleigh Egypt. also had five touchdowns against St. George’s. gained 167 yards rushing vs. Houston with three receptions for 51 yards while also leading the team in tackles. led the Tigers to the 6A state playoffs. rushed for 1,205 yards and 17 touchdowns as a junior with seven 100-yard games. named first-team All-Region 7-6A at running back and second team as a kick returner. carried 175 times for 1,205 yards and 17 touchdowns while compiling seven 100-yard rushing games. added 22 receptions for 411 yards and six touchdowns. as a sophomore in 2016, rushed 118 times for 877 yards and eight scores with four 100-yard games. caught 28 passes for 377 yards and three touchdowns.
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