From now until the 2025 NFL Draft, we will scout and create profiles for as many prospects as possible, examining their strengths, weaknesses, and what they can bring to an NFL franchise. These players could be potential top 10 picks, down to Day 3 selections and priority undrafted free agents. Today, a scouting report on Kentucky DT Deone Walker.
#0 Deone Walker/DT Kentucky – 6’6, 345 pounds (Junior)
MEASUREMENTS
| Player | Ht/Wt | Hand Size | Arm Length | Wingspan |
| Deone Walker | 6’6/345 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 40-Yard Dash | 10-Yard Dash | Short Shuttle | 3-Cone | |
| N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
| Broad Jump | Vertical | Bench Press | ||
| N/A | N/A | N/A |
The Good
– Can line up in a variety of techniques
– Able to plug holes due to massive body frame
– Good ability shown shaking blocks to make tackles
– Shows flashes of good play strength
– Explosiveness and quickness when the ball is snapped can be maximized by getting in a better stance pre-snap
– Great athlete who can surf gaps and can be used in stunts
– Light feet and good change of direction
– Will stand up blockers in pass pro
– Excellent job getting hands up for PBU’s
– Eats double teams and does not get blown back
– Shoots gaps with aggressiveness
– Great work taking advantage of lunging blockers
– Impressive gap integrity that helps the second-level swarm
– Good eye discipline, knowing when to switch gaps
– Good use of hands when he has a blocker in control
– Excellent swim move
– Uses great body positioning to blow up run plays
– Good tackler in space
The Bad
– Flashes displaying weaker play strength
– Will not be able to bull rush consistently due to weaker strength
– If he cannot increase play strength consistently, his ceiling is low as a pass rush threat
– Bad stance pre-snap can hinder his explosiveness and cause him to stand straight up, leading to him being prone to being pushed back
– Fatigued on long drives, and as the game goes on
Bio
– Deone Walker started 36 out of 37 games at Kentucky and gained a streak of 35 straight starts across 3 seasons
– He was named a team captain in 2023 and 2024
– His career stats include 132 tackles, 22 TFL, 10 sacks, 13 quarterback hurries, 6 pass breakups, one forced fumble, and one fumble recovery
– As a junior, he gained Second Team All-SEC honors (AP) and was named a Preseason First Team All-American (ESPN)
– 2024: 37 tackles, 5 TFL, 2 PBU, 1.