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Jim Harbaugh says he’s ready to name sophomore CB a starter after 2 practices
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Jim Harbaugh may have found a special talent in sophomore defensive back Amorion Walker.
Walker began his career at Michigan as a wide receiver but switched to defensive back during his true freshman campaign in 2022.
Harbaugh told reporters on Thursday that he considers Walker to be a starter in Michigan’s defense “based on the first 2 practices.”
Harbaugh on Amorion Walker at DB: “I consider him a starter right now based on first two practices”
— angelique (@chengelis) February 23, 2023
Walker largely went under-the-radar in the class of 2022. He finished the cycle as a 3-star receiver prospect and the No. 522 overall player in the country, per 247Sports Composite rankings.
Last season, Walker played in 6 games but only 1 of those appearances was as a defensive back. He caught 1 pass for 4 yards before making the switch.
Walker has tremendous size and length for the cornerback position. He’s listed at 6-foot-3, 180 pounds. He’s originally from Ponchatoula, Louisiana.
There will be opportunity for a player like Walker to emerge. The Wolverines lost DJ Turner and Gemon Green to the NFL Draft this offseason.
Spenser is the news manager at Saturday Road and covers college football across all Saturday Football brands.