David Walker

OLB · Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Minnesota Vikings · 33 graded snaps

Replacement

Walker flashed high-end pass-rushing ability with a sack and a TFL, but inconsistent rush angles and mixed special teams play kept his grade at a 67.0.

Pass rush6614Special teams6014Run defense705

The full breakdown

Walker showcased his upside with high-impact plays in both phases of defense, highlighted by an elite inside counter move for a 9-yard sack in Q2 (10:58) and a strong edge-setting TFL in Q1 (03:22). He also generated pressure to draw a holding penalty in Q3 (10:45). However, his pass rush grade was dragged down by repeated losses in the second half, frequently getting pushed past the pocket on outside speed rushes in Q4 (13:35, 05:24). Combined with an even split on special teams coverage, his overall performance settled near the replacement level.

Strengths

Inside counter rush moves
Setting the edge vs. run
Block shedding

Weaknesses

Over-rushing the pocket
Speed rush depth control
Kickoff lane discipline

Plays that moved the grade

+2Q2 10:58, 3rd & 4Set up the left tackle outside before executing a swift inside counter to record a clean 9-yard sack.
+1.5Q1 03:22, 2nd & 7Set a strong edge against a fullback kick-out block and shed to make a tackle for a 1-yard loss.
+1Q3 10:45, 3rd & 8Won quickly inside against the left tackle to force a holding penalty on a screen play.

Every graded snap · 8 wins or losses, 25 routine

+0.5Q1 15:00 · Special teamsSheds the block of #32 in the wedge and assists on the tackle.
-0.5Q1 06:44 · Special teamsGets pinned inside by the blocker, losing his lane.
+1.5Q1 03:22 · 2 & 7 · Run defenseSets a strong edge against the fullback's kick-out block, maintains outside leverage, and sheds the block to make the tackle for a loss.
+2Q2 10:58 · 3 & 4 · Pass rushSet up the left tackle outside before executing a swift inside counter move to get a clean sack.
+1Q3 10:45 · 3 & 8 · Pass rushWins inside with a quick move against the left tackle, forcing a holding penalty.
-0.5Q3 08:45 · 2 & 11 · Pass rushRushed off the edge but was easily handled by the right tackle.
-0.5Q4 13:35 · 3 & 5 · Pass rushAttempts an outside speed rush but gets pushed too far upfield and past the pocket, taking himself out of the play.
-0.5

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