LAFAYETTE – The Louisiana-Lafayette football team wanted to use Wednesday’s signing class to bolster the back end of its defense, but it also needed to replace rising junior Tracy Walker.
That’s because Walker has found a new home of sorts. After starting 18 games the last two seasons at safety, Walker is switching to linebacker this offseason.
“He’s a guy that can run, tackle, strike,” said coach Mark Hudspeth. “(Defensive coordinator Melvin) Smith said he’s always got his eyes in the backfield, even when he’s not supposed to. This allows him to do that all the time and go tackle the ball.