Adds depth on the offensive line as the primary backup at the right tackle position … competing for time on the field this season …has a big frame … good upper body strength … Athletic Director’s Academic Honor Roll … dean’s list … previous bowl trips: 2006 Sugar, 2007 Gator, 2008 Fiesta, 2008 Car Care.
2008 (r-Jr.): Member of the team but did not see any game action … added depth behind a veteran offensive line.
2007 (r-So.): Saw limited action, playing in four games … used on more than 20 plays, including a season-high nine at Syracuse.
2006 (r-Fr.): Saw limited action, playing in two games, Eastern Washington and Syracuse.
2005 (Fr.): Redshirted … member of the scout team.
Prep: Three-year starter for Coach Fred Kim at Maryland’s Seneca Valley High ... first-team all-metro and all-state selection as a senior … second-team all-metro and all-state as a junior ... two-time first-team all-county honoree … 27 pancake blocks as a senior ... Gazette-Post all-star ... no sacks allowed during career ... helped the Eagles finish 9-2 and win the state championship his sophomore year.
Personal: Birthday is Feb. 8 ... son of Bob and Pam Walko ... one of four children ... majoring in athletic coaching education.
