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Walker excited to be preparing for playing time

A redshirt season helped Ricky Walker in many ways and now the Tech defensive tackle is ready to show his talents

BLACKSBURG – Tim Settle has gotten a lot of attention during the first 10-plus days of Tech’s fall practice, given his large status as a former five-star recruit and his large 325-pound frame at the defensive tackle position.

But Tech fans should remember that another very good player took a redshirt year last fall and he quietly continues to impress.

Ricky Walker played in 11 games as a true freshman in 2011, but sat out last fall because of Tech’s depth at his position.