Jordan Walker in the Mix at Safety | WVU Football All 105

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One of the most experienced players in the Mountaineers’ retooled secondary, Jordan Walker transferred to WVU Football after spending the better part of five years at UT-Chattanooga. 

A six-foot tall, 195-pound safety, Walker experienced plenty of success at the FCS level, picking off three passes in 2023 and earning Second Team All-Southern Conference honors last season.

One of three safeties with a solid chance of starting — along with Kekoura Tarnue and Darrian Lewis — Walker has soft hands and can also wrap up opposing players in their own backfield.

4 • Jordan Walker, redshirt senior safety

Last year: Walker played in six games at UT-Chattanooga on the way to All-Southern Conference Second Team honors. 

Stats: 37 tackles, three pass breakups and 1.5 tackles for loss in 2024. He recorded three interceptions in 12 games the season prior.

Post-camp outlook: The Mountaineers had one of the worst secondaries in the nation last season, prompting them to bring in a host of transfers like Walker. While adjusting to the Big 12 from the FCS could prove challenging, he’s one of the more experienced defensive backs on their roster.

Projected role: Expect Walker to compete for major playing time, perhaps even a starting role. His main competitors at safety are Kekoura Tarnue and Darrian Lewis.

Accolades, highlights: An All-Southern Conference Second Team selection in 2024, Walker also picked up First Team All-State honors in his native Alabama during high school.

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