Kenneth Walker III
- Updated: April 7, 2022
2022 Rookie Profile
School: Michigan State
Year: Junior
Date of Birth: October 20, 2000
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College Stats
| Year | School | G | Att | Yds | Avg | TD | Rec | Yds | Avg | TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Wake Forest | 13 | 98 | 579 | 5.9 | 4 | 3 | 17 | 5.7 | 0 |
| 2020 | Wake Forest | 7 | 119 | 579 | 4.9 | 13 | 3 | 30 | 10.0 | 0 |
| 2021 | Michigan State | 12 | 263 | 1636 | 6.2 | 18 | 13 | 89 | 6.8 | 1 |
| Career | Overall | 480 | 2794 | 5.8 | 35 | 19 | 136 | 7.2 | 1 |
Metrics and Measurables
| Measurables | (Percentile) |
| Height | 5’9″ (20th) |
| Weight | 211 lbs (42nd) |
| Wingspan | 73″ (27th) |
| Arm Length | 30 3/8″ (32nd) |
| Hand Size | 9 1/2″ (69th) |
| 40-Yard Dash | 4.38s (95th) |
| Vertical Jump | 34″ (45th) |
| Broad Jump | 122″ (75th) |
| 3-Cone Drill | – |
| 20-Yard Shuttle | – |
| Bench Press | – |
| Metrics | (Percentile) |
| Speed Score | 114.7 (96th) |
| Burst Score | 118.8 (51st) |
| Agility Score | – |
| College Dominator | 33.7% |
| Target Share | 5.4% (32nd) |
| SPARQ | – |
PREDATOR Score
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Injury Risk
Low
- COVID-19 opt out (2020) – Missed 2 games
- Ankle injury (2021) – Missed part of 1 game
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Player Analysis
The Good
- Footwork – Quick feet in tight spaces. Changes direction on a dime.
- Play Strength – Compact, low center of gravity. Runs through many arm tackles. Puts his head down and faces defenders head on.
- Acceleration – Hits holes with speed and can be gone in the blink of an eye.
- Ball Security – Only 2 fumbles in nearly 500 career touches. Had the longest streak in country for carries without a fumble.
- Longevity – Only 1 season with a full body of work means he still has a lot of tread on the tires.
The Bad
- Lack of Pass Catching – Was not used as a pass catcher in college (19 career receptions). Not seen as a threat in this regard.
- Pass Blocking – Sometimes lacks effort or shows intentions much too early. Can fail to get square.
- Discipline – Can get caught trying to improvise when it isn’t necessary.
Overall Assessment
PRE-DRAFT: Walker began his career at Wake Forest due to lack of scholarship offers. After 2 seasons there, he felt as though he was unable to realize his full potential and transferred to Michigan State. The move proved to be the correct decision as he was a Heisman finalist and won the Doak Walker Award for best RB in the country. Walker is an electric runner with a fantastic combination of power, speed, and agility. He may fall a bit in the NFL Draft due to lack of experience catching the ball, but he does possess the skills to add that to his repertoire in the NFL. I would not be surprised if he has the best rookie season of any of this year’s running backs.
POST-DRAFT:
Player Comparison: LeSean McCoy
Rankings
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- Overall (1QB):
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POST-DRAFT:
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