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UCF DT John Walker looks to build on his Freshman All-American season

UCF DT John Walker looks to build on his Freshman All-American season

Every school in the country wanted to sign John Walker out of Osceola High School in the Class of 2023.

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3/25/24
 • Brandon Helwig
Fact or Fiction: Miami is team to beat for Rivals100 WR Ny Carr

Fact or Fiction: Miami is team to beat for Rivals100 WR Ny Carr

Did four-star WR Ny Carr decommit from Georgia so he could hop aboard with the Hurricanes?

10/6/23
 • John Garcia Jr.
John Walker: 'I'm really loving UCF so far'

John Walker: 'I'm really loving UCF so far'

UCFSports.com caught up with John Walker at the recent freshman media day to talk about his transition into college.

8/13/23
 • Brandon Helwig
Rivals Rankings Week: States with most prospects in 2023 Rivals250

Rivals Rankings Week: States with most prospects in 2023 Rivals250

New five-star Jordan Hall represents Florida, which has 42 prospects. The Sunshine State is tied at the top with Texas.

1/27/23
 • Clint Cosgrove
Rivals Rankings Week: Ten biggest risers in the Rivals250

Rivals Rankings Week: Ten biggest risers in the Rivals250

The latest update to the 2023 Rivals rankings include several big movers in the Rivals250.

1/24/23
 • Adam Friedman
Video: UCF DT signee John Walker Under Armour All-America Highlights

Video: UCF DT signee John Walker Under Armour All-America Highlights

UCF defensive tackle signee John Walker shows off during the Under Armour All-American Bowl practices and game.

1/6/23
 • Brandon Helwig
UA Game Week: Stock Report on defensive players

UA Game Week: Stock Report on defensive players

Oklahoma defensive end signee Adepoju Adebawore has been a bundle of intensity in practices.

1/2/23
 • Adam Friedman
UA Game Week: Best OL vs. DL battles

UA Game Week: Best OL vs. DL battles

David Hicks and Stanton Ramil had some competitive battles during the all-star practices.

1/2/23
 • Ryan Wright
Florida 2023 DT John Walker covers his Gators vs. Knights recruitment

Florida 2023 DT John Walker covers his Gators vs. Knights recruitment

Florida 2023 four-star DT John Walker covers the recruiting battle between Florida and UCF for his signed NLI.

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1/2/23
 • Ryan Wright
UA Game Week: Gorney Awards from practices

UA Game Week: Gorney Awards from practices

USC signee Zachariah Branch has been the most exciting and dynamic player throughout the week.

1/2/23
 • Adam Gorney
UA All-America Game: Team Speed OL vs. DL

UA All-America Game: Team Speed OL vs. DL

Watch Team Speed's top offensive and defensive linemen in head-to-head action at the Under Armour All-America Game.

12/31/22
 • David Berry and Adam Friedman
UA Game: Plenty of rankings questions after two practices

UA Game: Plenty of rankings questions after two practices

Will five-star cornerback Cormani McClain remain the top-ranked prospect at his position?

12/31/22
 • Adam Friedman
UA Game: Signees share which teams came up just short in their recruitment

UA Game: Signees share which teams came up just short in their recruitment

UCF signee John Walker said his choice to pick the Knights over Florida was "really close."

12/31/22
 • Adam Gorney
Breaking down the four-star prospects that signed with Group of Five teams

Breaking down the four-star prospects that signed with Group of Five teams

UCF's John Walker headlines a handful of four-star Group of Five signees this week.

12/23/22
 • Nick Harris
Gus Malzahn National Signing Day Press Conference

Gus Malzahn National Signing Day Press Conference

UCF head coach Gus Malzahn talks about their 2023 high school and junior college recruiting class.

12/21/22
 • Brandon Helwig
UCF flips three-star Florida WR commit Tyree Patterson away from the Gators

UCF flips three-star Florida WR commit Tyree Patterson away from the Gators

UCF flips three-star in-state WR Tyree Patterson away from the Florida Gators.

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12/19/22
 • Ryan Wright
Three-Point Stance: Trent Dilfer, UCF in the Big 12, Alabama's class

Three-Point Stance: Trent Dilfer, UCF in the Big 12, Alabama's class

Former NFL quarterback Trent Dilfer is the new head coach at UAB.

12/15/22
 • Ryan Wright
Southeast Spotlight: Five prospects on Flip Watch

Southeast Spotlight: Five prospects on Flip Watch

Will Georgia fans get their wish and see the Bulldogs lure RB Justice Haynes away from Alabama?

12/14/22
 • Ryan Wright
UCF DT commit John Walker to decide this week between Knights and Gators

UCF DT commit John Walker to decide this week between Knights and Gators

Knights four-star DT commit John Walker to decide this week between UCF and Florida.

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12/12/22
 • Ryan Wright
Fact or Fiction: Texas A&M can still sign a top 10 class

Fact or Fiction: Texas A&M can still sign a top 10 class

Five-star defensive lineman David Hicks Jr. leads a Texas A&M class that currently sits at No. 20 in the team rankings.

12/9/22
 • Nick Harris
Florida getting recruiting help from four-star SDE commit Kelby Collins

Florida getting recruiting help from four-star SDE commit Kelby Collins

Florida four-star DE commit Kelby Collins covers the players his helping recruit for the Gators.

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11/14/22
 • Ryan Wright
Southeast Spotlight: Biggest remaining 2023 storylines

Southeast Spotlight: Biggest remaining 2023 storylines

Will Georgia be able to reel in five-star defensive end Samuel M'Pemba?

11/9/22
 • Ryan Wright
UCF four-star DT commit John Walker sets Florida Gators official

UCF four-star DT commit John Walker sets Florida Gators official

UCF four-star 2023 defensive tackle commit John Walker sets Florida Gators official visit.

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10/28/22
 • Ryan Wright
Three-Point Stance: Georgia Tech, Florida, SEC race

Three-Point Stance: Georgia Tech, Florida, SEC race

Brent Key has led Georgia Tech to back-to-back wins since taking over as interim head coach.

10/20/22
 • Ryan Wright
Leblanc Making No Friends

Leblanc Making No Friends

Kissimmee, Fla. – Derrick Leblanc was a key focus for the Sooners staff and after seeing him live, it's easy to see why.

10/19/22
 • Josh McCuistion
Five thoughts on the 2023 defensive tackle class

Five thoughts on the 2023 defensive tackle class

Four-star defensive tackle Jason Moore committed to Ohio State in July.

10/11/22
 • Adam Gorney
Southeast Spotlight: Five midseason takeaways

Southeast Spotlight: Five midseason takeaways

Stanquan Clark and Miami Central are having a special season.

10/9/22
 • Ryan Wright
UCF four-star DT commit John Walker covers Florida Gators visits

UCF four-star DT commit John Walker covers Florida Gators visits

UCF 2023 DT commit John Walker covers unofficial visits with the Florida Gators.

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9/15/22
 • Ryan Wright
Hometown Hero John Walker commits to UCF: 'I want to do it for my city'

Hometown Hero John Walker commits to UCF: 'I want to do it for my city'

The boom was felt far and wide when John Walker, one of the top prospects in the country, announced his commitment.

7/28/22
 • Brandon Helwig
Video: John Walker is a Knight

Video: John Walker is a Knight

The moment when it happened: Kissimmee (Fla.) Osceola four-star defensive tackle John Walker commits to UCF.

7/28/22
 • Brandon Helwig
Florida four-star DT John Walker covers UCF commitment

Florida four-star DT John Walker covers UCF commitment

Florida four-star DT John Walker covers verbal commitment to UCF.

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7/28/22
 • Ryan Wright
Four-star DT John Walker: UF, UM, Michigan, Ohio State or UCF?

Four-star DT John Walker: UF, UM, Michigan, Ohio State or UCF?

Today is Decision Day for Kissimmee (Fla.) Osceola defensive tackle John Walker.

7/28/22
 • Brandon Helwig
Three-Point Stance: Florida supremacy, top 2025s, SEC

Three-Point Stance: Florida supremacy, top 2025s, SEC

Four-star running back Nathaniel Joseph was one of several big summer additions for the Miami Hurricanes.

7/28/22
 • Ryan Wright
Fact or Fiction: Ohio State will land more elite Florida prospects

Fact or Fiction: Ohio State will land more elite Florida prospects

Four-star linebacker Troy Bowles is ranked No. 16 in the Florida state rankings.

6/23/22
 • Ryan Wright
Canes “up there” with 4-star DT John Walker off official visit

Canes “up there” with 4-star DT John Walker off official visit

CaneSport catches up with DT John Walker for his thoughts coming off his Cane official visit.

6/19/22
 • Matt Shodell
Four-star DT John Walker bonds with UCF coaches on visit

Four-star DT John Walker bonds with UCF coaches on visit

Osceola four-star DT John Walker is narrowing down his options. First up this summer was an OV to UCF.

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6/5/22
 • Brandon Helwig
Bounce House Weekend, UCF's mega recruiting event is back

Bounce House Weekend, UCF's mega recruiting event is back

UCF is kickstarting June recruiting with a mega weekend of visits.

6/2/22
 • Brandon Helwig
Commitment predictions for top 10 uncommitted 2023 D-tackles

Commitment predictions for top 10 uncommitted 2023 D-tackles

Jason Moore, the No. 1 DT in 2023, looks to be headed to Notre Dame.

5/30/22
 • Adam Gorney
Walker, LeBlanc share post-UM visit take, including on 4-hour film marathon

Walker, LeBlanc share post-UM visit take, including on 4-hour film marathon

High priority DT John Walker and DE Derrick LeBlanc visited UM Saturday, and we have your feedback from both.

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5/21/22
 • Matt Shodell
Fact or Fiction: Francis Mauigoa will stay in the Southeast

Fact or Fiction: Francis Mauigoa will stay in the Southeast

Four-star Francis Mauigoa is ranked No. 19 in the 2023 Rivals250.

5/12/22
 • Ryan Wright
Rivals100 DT John Walker breaks down official visits and top seven

Rivals100 DT John Walker breaks down official visits and top seven

Rivals100 DT John Walker breaks down top schools and official visits.

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5/9/22
 • Ryan Wright
Five must-get prospects for Southeast programs

Five must-get prospects for Southeast programs

Florida is likely to pull out all the stops to keep five-star cornerback Cormani McClain in state.

5/4/22
 • Ryan Wright
Where things stand with top five uncommitted DTs in 2023 class

Where things stand with top five uncommitted DTs in 2023 class

Four-star Jason Moore is the highest-ranked uncommitted defensive end in the 2023 class.

4/26/22
 • Adam Gorney
Walker took 5-hour Cane visit Sat. afternoon: "I'm really interested"

Walker took 5-hour Cane visit Sat. afternoon: "I'm really interested"

4-star DT John Walker visited Miami yesterday afternoon and says the experience was topnotch.

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4/3/22
 • Matt Shodell
Miami Hurricanes "up there" with 4-star DT John Walker

Miami Hurricanes "up there" with 4-star DT John Walker

Find out the latest with high priority DT John Walker and his Miami Hurricanes recruitment.

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3/16/22
 • Gary Ferman
Rivals250 DT John Walker covers coach Smart helicopter visit, talks visits

Rivals250 DT John Walker covers coach Smart helicopter visit, talks visits

Rivals100 DT John Walker covers Kirby Smart helicopter visit and previews Florida unofficial.

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3/2/22
 • Ryan Wright
4-star DT with offer building relationship with Salave’a, Cristobal

4-star DT with offer building relationship with Salave’a, Cristobal

DT John Walker is a high Cane priority and updates where things stand with him and Miami.

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2/23/22
 • Matthew Suero
Penn State Football lands three in updated Rivals250 rankings

Penn State Football lands three in updated Rivals250 rankings

Rivals.com released new Rivals250 rankings for the Class of 2023 today and it features multiple Penn State commits.

2/16/22
 • Richie O'Leary
Four-star 2023 DT John Walker has list of three official visits

Four-star 2023 DT John Walker has list of three official visits

2023 RIvals250 defensive tackle John Walker updates unofficial visits, announces three potential officials.

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2/13/22
 • Ryan Wright
Canes in good spot with 4-star DT who visited last weekend

Canes in good spot with 4-star DT who visited last weekend

DT John Walker is a high priority national recruit and he weighs in on where things stand coming off a UM visit.

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1/28/22
 • Matt Shodell
Coaches on the road 1/21: Hitting Ohio, New Jersey and more

Coaches on the road 1/21: Hitting Ohio, New Jersey and more

Penn State Football is set to visit a few different locations on Friday before a big visit weekend in State College.

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1/21/22
 • Eric Lammers
Salave'a pushing hard for 4-star DT who has set Elite Prospect Day UM visit

Salave'a pushing hard for 4-star DT who has set Elite Prospect Day UM visit

This 4-star DT says he's hearing from Salave'a more than anyone in recent days and has set up a Cane visit date.

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1/7/22
 • Matt Shodell
Rivals Rankings Week: New 2023 DL rankings

Rivals Rankings Week: New 2023 DL rankings

Jayden Wayne earned his fifth star during this rankings cycle.

12/2/21
 • Adam Friedman
Rivals250 DT eager to return to Gainesville for another visit

Rivals250 DT eager to return to Gainesville for another visit

Defensive tackle John Walker is one to watch when it comes UF's 2023 recruiting class.

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9/24/21
 • Pat O'Donnell
NOTEBOOK: Nearly two-dozen recruits rave about UF's performance vs. Alabama

NOTEBOOK: Nearly two-dozen recruits rave about UF's performance vs. Alabama

Reaction from nearly 20 prospects in the Rivals250.

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9/19/21
 • Corey Bender
Recruiting Rumor Mill: The latest chatter on 25 recruits

Recruiting Rumor Mill: The latest chatter on 25 recruits

Four-star WR Nathaniel Joseph will commit on Sept. 10, and four schools remain on his list.

9/1/21
 • Adam Gorney
Florida among four schools standing out for Rivals250 defensive tackle

Florida among four schools standing out for Rivals250 defensive tackle

Priority 2023 defensive line target knows when he is likely returning to the Swamp.

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8/25/21
 • Corey Bender
Osceola juniors visit Auburn

Osceola juniors visit Auburn

Auburn hosted 2023 4-star teammates Derrick LeBlanc and John Walker on Thursday.

6/10/21
 • Bryan Matthews
Elite Osceola DL duo visits: 'UCF is gonna be something special'

Elite Osceola DL duo visits: 'UCF is gonna be something special'

Osceola features a pair of 2023 four-star prospects on the defensive line, Derrick LeBlanc and John Walker.

6/8/21
 • Brandon Helwig
First trip to Columbus moves Buckeyes up a few spots for 2023 Rivals100 DT

First trip to Columbus moves Buckeyes up a few spots for 2023 Rivals100 DT

2023 Rivals100 DT recaps his time with Larry Johnson, thoughts on Ohio State's campus and Columbus, and more.

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6/6/21
 • Joseph Hastings
Several key 2023 targets are planning visits to Ohio State in June

Several key 2023 targets are planning visits to Ohio State in June

Multiple Rivals100 prospects in the 2023 cycle are eyeing trips to Ohio State in June.

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4/7/21
 • Joseph Hastings
Two big visits planned for 2023 DL John Walker

Two big visits planned for 2023 DL John Walker

Two big visits are being planned for 2023 DL John Walker in June.

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4/6/21
 • Adam Gorney
Recruiting Rumor Mill: Defensive players in Rivals100 of 2023 rankings

Recruiting Rumor Mill: Defensive players in Rivals100 of 2023 rankings

Five-star Lebbeus Overton is one of 44 prospects featured in this edition of the Recruiting Rumor Mill.

4/1/21
 • Adam Gorney
Simmons: Big names shine in Florida state championship games

Simmons: Big names shine in Florida state championship games

All eyes are on Terrence Lewis as his decision day approaches on Jan. 2.

12/23/20
 • Chad Simmons
Canes a dream school for DT with 32 offers including Miami

Canes a dream school for DT with 32 offers including Miami

UM will make the cut for this 2023 standout who has 23 offers including Miami. Read on for the situation here.

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11/23/20
 • Matt Shodell
New Virginia Tech football offer: John Walker

New Virginia Tech football offer: John Walker

Virginia Tech has offered Kissimmee (Fla.) Osceola 2023 defensive tackle John Walker. Here's a quick look at him.

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10/11/20
 • Tim Sullivan
Notre Dame’s Mike Elston In Early On Elite Florida Talent

Notre Dame’s Mike Elston In Early On Elite Florida Talent

The Fighting Irish defensive line coach already has a pair of offers to big-time 2023 pass rushers.

6/13/20
 • Mike Singer
RCS Orlando: OL vs DL 1-on-1s

RCS Orlando: OL vs DL 1-on-1s

Members of the Class of 2021 Rivals100, as well as elite prospects of the future, face off in central Florida.

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2/17/20
 • Greg Ladky
Teammates pick up Miami Hurricane offers at Junior Day, update their status

Teammates pick up Miami Hurricane offers at Junior Day, update their status

These Kissimmee DL standouts added UM offers and share their thoughts coming off Junior Day. Read on.

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1/27/20
 • Gary Ferman
Comprehensive recap: Feedback from top recruits off Junior Day

Comprehensive recap: Feedback from top recruits off Junior Day

It's a big recruiting day for the Canes, with top talent coming on campus, and we are getting plenty of feedback.

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1/27/20
 • CaneSport.com