If you’re looking for a breakout candidate on the Detroit Lions defense this fall, look no further than Tracy Walker.
The fourth-year safety has shown flashes of brilliance in his first three NFL seasons, but for a variety of reasons has not been able sustain his excellence on the field.
Walker said Thursday he is in a good spot personally after a trying year, and he seems poised to benefit from a new coaching staff and the Lions’ new safety-friendly defensive scheme.
“Honestly, first off it’s a blessing to be able to play under this coach and this scheme,” Walker said after the Lions’ final Organized Team Activities practice of the spring.