BLACKSBURG – Head coach Justin Fuente announced Thursday that DT Ricky Walker earned the distinction of wearing Frank Beamer’s No. 25 jersey for Saturday’s game against Duke.
This weekend’s game will mark the first time the Hampton, Virginia native has received this prestigious honor. Walker is seventh on the team in tackles with 20 (17 solo) and is tied for third on the team in tackles for loss with 5.5. He also has 1.5 sacks on the season and leads the team with six quarterback hurries.
Earlier in the week he was named ACC Defensive Lineman of the Week after four tackles, a career-high 1.