48  Drew Walker
Drew Walker

Class:
Senior

Hometown:
Lenior, N.C.

High School:
Hibriten HS

Height / Weight:
6-1 / 235

Position:
LB


Notes: Got his first extended action during spring of 2006 as he has battled a back injury since arriving ... His younger brother, Cody, is a member of the Catamount golf team.

2006 (So.): After not seeing action in the first two games of the season, played in eight straight games before missing the season finale at Florida ... Finished with seven total tackles including a pair of solo stops ... Saw his first collegiate action at Furman, recording his first assisted tackle late in the fourth quarter ... Recorded three tackles including two TFLs and 1 pass breakup in WCU's Spring Game.

2005 (RFr.): Did not see game action, missing the season with an injury.

2004 (Fr.): Redshirted, sitting out the season with an injury.

Prior to Western: First Team 2A All-State pick in 2003 and a Shrine Bowl nominee ... Two-time All-Caldwell County Football Team member and All-Mountain Valley Athletic Conference Team selection ... As a senior, a team captain ... A two-time team Defensive MVP ... Also picked up 2003 County Defensive Player of the Year and MVAC Defensive Player of the Year honors ... All-Unifour and first team All-Piedmont as a junior ... Scored 12 TDs for his career ... Also a golf letterman ... Helped Hibriten win the 2001 conference championship ... 2003 All County Golf Team ... 2003 Golf Team Captain.