Colts middle linebacker Anthony Walker was the talk of the town recently after NFL.com’s Bucky Brooks said the third-year pro could join teammate Darius Leonard as “one of the top linebackers in football.”
However, it may not be that simple.
Colts general manager Chris Ballard and company didn’t draft three linebackers for no reason. Look no further than third-round draft choice Bobby Okereke out of Stanford as Walker’s competition during training camp.
Colts.com acknowledged in its coverage of Brooks’ comments that Walker is expecting to face a tough camp battle against the rookie.