COLUMBIA, Mo. — As Missouri coach Eli Drinkwitz and his three players toured through Nashville’s Grand Hyatt for last week’s Southeastern Conference media days, one name came up in interview after interview when inquiries surfaced about the Tigers’ biggest question mark on defense.
“I really like the way that Johnny Walker has really attacked his opportunity at the defensive end position,” Drinkwitz said.
“Johnny Walker,” senior defensive lineman Darius Robinson echoed, “he stands out to me the most because he’s really waited his time.”
With All-SEC edge rusher Isaiah McGuire now with the Cleveland Browns, there’s no time like the present for Walker to deliver a breakthrough season for a defense loaded with depth and experience at every other position.