After decommitting from Illinois, it was a short time later that Tim Walton verbally committed to play inside linebacker for Dino Barbers and the Syracuse Orange.
High School: Cass Technical High School (Detroit)
Position: Inside Linebacker
Stats: 6'2", 225 pounds
Main Recruiter: Michigan recruiting dynamo Vinson Reynolds created a great connection with him at Western Michigan, so it was an easier sell to flip Walton from Illinois late in the process.
Commitment Date: January 26, 2016
Ratings: Scout, Rivals, and ESPN have him has a 3-star player and 24/7 has him as a 3 star, composite .