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

A June 2026 graduate of 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.