Chris Walker

Chris Walker
OL, 6-8, 275, Lincoln, Neb. (Lincoln East HS)

Chris Walker was a two-way standout on the line at Lincoln East High School and is one of four in-state prospects in the Huskers’ 2017 recruiting class. The 6-8, 275-pound Walker is expected to start his Nebraska career on the offensive line.

Walker helped the Spartans to an impressive postseason run in 2016, as Coach John Gingery’s team reached the Class A state semifinals and finished with a 7-5 record. Along the way, Walker’s dominant blocking helped East average 227 rushing yards per game, while producing a 1,500-yard rusher. On defense, Walker had 75 tackles, seven sacks and a blocked field goal.

Walker’s skills on both sides of the ball were recognized. He was a first-team All-Nebraska selection as an offensive lineman by the Omaha World-Herald, while the paper also listed him as a Class A all-state defensive lineman. Walker was a Super State pick by the Lincoln Journal Star as an offensive lineman.

Walker was an honorable-mention all-state pick during his junior season when he recorded 43 tackles on defense and started on the offensive line.

Walker is a consensus choice as one of the top five prospects in Nebraska. He originally committed to Wyoming, before choosing the Huskers, and also had an offer from Ohio.

Walker was born on June 12, 1998.