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Anthony Walker Jr.

Pos. LBCollege NorthwesternHt. 6'0 ⅝"Wt. 238
ProjectedRound 4
CurrentMIA

Anthony Walker Jr., LB, Northwestern. Ranked #122 overall on the 2017 consensus board (Round 4 projection); Indianapolis drafted him in Round 5, pick 161.

Player Production
Career USAGEHow often this player was on the field compared to others at the position. Listed as USG below
★ All‑Pro  ·  † Pro Bowl
71STARTER
YrTeamW-LTKLTFLPDSNP%USG
'18IND10-65210471%70
'19IND7-9726279%76
'20IND11-5522568%68
Rookie Contract—176181173%71
'21CLE8-9592280%77
'22CLE7-1074265%67
'23CLE11-6191464%66
'24MIA8-928—273%72
Career—289252173%71
Special Teams
YrTeamST SNP%ST SNAPS
'18IND34%145
'19IND33%140
'20IND32%141
'21CLE24%78
'22CLE27%24
'23CLE32%117
'24MIA25%90
Career30%735
Size & Length
Metric
Value
Range Profile
Avg/BelowGoodGreatClass Peers *All LB in the 2017 draft class.
Better
Context
Height
6'0 ⅝"
6'0 ⅝"
Avg
Good
Great
6'0"
6'1"
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Frame profile.
Weight
238 lbs
238 lbs
Avg
Good
Great
230 lbs
235 lbs
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Body mass profile.
Arm Length
30.38"
30.38"
Avg
Good
Great
31"
32"
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Length profile.
Hand Size
9.5"
9.5"
Avg
Good
Great
9"
10"
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Grip profile.
Athletic Profile
Metric
Value
Range Profile
Avg/BelowGoodGreatClass Peers *All LB in the 2017 draft class.
Better
Context

Speed & Explosion

40 Yard Dash
4.65 sec.
4.65 sec.
Avg
Good
Great
4.65
4.55
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Speed over distance.
Vertical Jump
30.5"
30.5"
Avg
Good
Great
33"
37"
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Explosiveness and leg strength.
Broad Jump
116"
116"
Avg
Good
Great
119"
122"
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Explosiveness and leg strength.

Agility

10 Yard Split
N/A
—
—
Initial burst.
3 Cone
7.23 sec.
7.23 sec.
Avg
Good
Great
7.2
7
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Agility and change of direction.
Short Shuttle
4.34 sec.
4.34 sec.
Avg
Good
Great
4.39
4.29
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Flexibility, burst, and balance.

Strength

Bench Press
23 reps
23 reps
Avg
Good
Great
18 reps
22 reps
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Upper-body strength.
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Anthony Walker Jr. leads all LBs from the 2017 draft class in career solo tackles.