Evan Walker

Position:
Defensive Lineman
Height:
6-4
Weight:
220
Class:
Freshman
Hometown:
Newberry, Fla.
High School:
F.W. Buchholz H.S.
Twitter:
@EWALK_15
Instagram:
@ewalk_07

HIGH SCHOOL

Will graduate in June 2026 from F. W. Buchholz High School in Gainesville, Fla., where he played four years of varsity football for head coach Mark Whittemore and Chuck Bell … Named one of the Gainesville area’s top defensive ends in its preseason preview … Plays defensive end and outside linebacker for the Bobcats … Will play West Broward in the next state playoff game … Defeated Mandarin 27-20 in the Class 6A regional championship game … Has led the Bobcats to a 12-1 overall record, 3-0 district record and first place finish … Finished with 85 total tackles, 19 tackles for loss and 14 sacks as a junior … Helped lead the Bobcats to a 10-3 overall record, and 2-1 district slate, and state playoff appearance as a freshman … Also plays basketball and competes in weightlifting… Earned Gainesville Sun Second Team All-Area honors … Averaged 8.5 points, 5.4 rebounds and 1.7 assists per game in basketball as a junior (22 games).

PERSONAL

Born Evan Walker on July 29, 2007 … Chose Central Michigan because of the coaching staff, the players, and the family atmosphere … Committed to Central Michigan on November 27, 2025 … Selected Central Michigan over offers from Florida Altantic, Army, Air Force, and Wofford … Intends to major in Business.