A big, powerful interior defensive tackle from in the small town of Dublin, Walden is a stour run defender and one of the top returning defensive linemen in the region. At 6-foot-2 290-pounds, Walden moves quick on the interior and has no problem crashing his way into the backfield. He plays hard, holds his ground, and reacts quickly against the run. He plays with strong hands and good leverage, willing him to fight off blocks and follow the play. He showed Power Four talent and should have an even better senior season this fall. He’s recently earned offers from Coastal Carolina and East Carolina. Now, he’s a member of the 2027 Prep Redzone rankings.