toddc 13,194 Posted January 8 Share Posted January 8 (edited) Maryland TE transfer Rico Walker commits to Auburn Auburn lands its fifth transfer of the cycle Nathan King5 mins Auburn has bolstered the future of its tight-end room. The Tigers' fifth transfer addition this cycle is Maryland's Rico Walker, who committed to Auburn after his visit to the Plains last week. The top-rated recruit in Maryland's 2023 recruiting class, Walker was evaluated by 247Sports as an athlete and an edge rusher, but signed with the Terrapins to play tight end. Rated as the No. 10 athlete in the country in the 247Sports Composite, Walker appeared in eight games as a true freshman this fall, catching four passes. At 6-foot-4 and 248 pounds, Walker gives Auburn tight ends coach Ben Aigamaua a high-level athlete to develop and potentially play a role in the offense moving forward — especially after leading pass-catcher Rivaldo Fairweather moves on following his final season of college eligibility in 2024. Walker has three years of eligibility remaining and serves as a somewhat of a retroactive 2023 recruit for the Tigers, considering Auburn has not signed a tight end in either of its last two recruiting classes. Micah Riley will be a redshirt sophomore next season and will also be in line for a bigger role down the road, as sixth-year senior Luke Deal will also play his final college season in 2024. Auburn now has five transfer pickups this cycle: Walker, Cal quarterback-turned-receiver Sam Jackson V, Georgia State receiver Robert Lewis, Kansas defensive lineman Gage Keys and Duke linebacker Dorian Mausi. Edited January 8 by toddc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toddc 13,194 Posted January 8 Author Share Posted January 8 Three years of eligibility left. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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toddc 13,194 Posted January 8 Author Share Posted January 8 The top-rated recruit in Maryland's 2023 recruiting class, Walker was evaluated by 247Sports as an athlete and an edge rusher, but signed with the Terrapins to play tight end. Rated as the No. 10 athlete in the country in the 247Sports Composite, Walker appeared in eight games as a true freshman this fall, catching four passes. Walker's father, Ricardo, played defensive tackle on the Plains in the '90s and was part of the 1993 undefeated team. Because of that legacy, Walker had interest in Auburn in high school but said he never really considered the Tigers because "I knew the coaching staff wasn't going to be here long." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScotsAU 1,330 Posted January 8 Share Posted January 8 1 hour ago, toddc said: "I knew the coaching staff wasn't going to be here long." What a burn on Harsin! 🤣🤣🤣 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bro Johnny Mac 1,394 Posted January 9 Share Posted January 9 Good player at a needed position 👍🦅 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aucat 69 Posted January 9 Share Posted January 9 9 hours ago, toddc said: Maryland TE transfer Rico Walker commits to Auburn Auburn lands its fifth transfer of the cycle Nathan King5 mins Auburn has bolstered the future of its tight-end room. The Tigers' fifth transfer addition this cycle is Maryland's Rico Walker, who committed to Auburn after his visit to the Plains last week. The top-rated recruit in Maryland's 2023 recruiting class, Walker was evaluated by 247Sports as an athlete and an edge rusher, but signed with the Terrapins to play tight end. Rated as the No. 10 athlete in the country in the 247Sports Composite, Walker appeared in eight games as a true freshman this fall, catching four passes. At 6-foot-4 and 248 pounds, Walker gives Auburn tight ends coach Ben Aigamaua a high-level athlete to develop and potentially play a role in the offense moving forward — especially after leading pass-catcher Rivaldo Fairweather moves on following his final season of college eligibility in 2024. Walker has three years of eligibility remaining and serves as a somewhat of a retroactive 2023 recruit for the Tigers, considering Auburn has not signed a tight end in either of its last two recruiting classes. Micah Riley will be a redshirt sophomore next season and will also be in line for a bigger role down the road, as sixth-year senior Luke Deal will also play his final college season in 2024. Auburn now has five transfer pickups this cycle: Walker, Cal quarterback-turned-receiver Sam Jackson V, Georgia State receiver Robert Lewis, Kansas defensive lineman Gage Keys and Duke linebacker Dorian Mausi. it seems like a winner defected to the loser enemy .... 😋 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AURex 1,998 Posted January 9 Share Posted January 9 He seems to have real versatility, and given his size, a good get! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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