Journey from small-town Arkansas to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers is rewriting the script for NFL rookies from overlooked programs
David Walker’s speed and production could make him the Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ next defensive star after a dominant FCS career
David Walker’s standout performance at Bucs rookie mini-camp has fans and analysts wondering if he’s the next Shaq Barrett
Coached Bears to multiple national championships, recruited, coached and headed Razorback Foundation for years
Tampa Bay Buccaneers tabbed Walker, who received accolates on the television broadcast from ESPN's Mel Kiper and others
A lot of moving parts, with both players and coaches, since the end of the 2024 season
Some new faces, some returning for another stint at UCA and some serving in new roles on football staff
Large group of in-state players signed along with some transfers with big-time experience for new-looking roster
Jake Gaster, Trace Beard, Chaylin Peine, Kyle Gasaway, Malachi Henry's performance on and off field draws recognition
UCA's top defensive player will have another honor after winning conference honor joining Montana State QB as top FCS players