Mile High Report · Mar 23, 2025
NFL Draft Profile: Ole Miss defensive lineman Walter Nolen
One prospect who may interest the Denver Broncos in the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft is Ole Miss interior defensive lineman, Walter Nolen. He is a 6’4”, 296-pound defensive lineman who is considered one of the top defensive prospects in the draft. The Athletic’s lead draft analyst Dane Brugler has Nolen graded as his 29th overall prospect in the 2025 NFL Draft and ranked him as the fourth-best defensive lineman in the draft.
Nolen transferred from Texas A&M to Ole Miss this past season and had himself a breakout year. He played in 13 games this past season and totaled 48 tackles, 13 tackles for a loss, 6.5 sacks, and 3 pass deflections.
