Walker is an explosive back with rare acceleration and twitch. He’s got elite agility and can make just about anyone miss in the open field. He runs with good pad level, braces for contact well, and has the ability to run through tackles. He’s the type of back who can turn any play into a home run with his combination of speed and elusiveness. I think he’s a true complete back with the kind of upside that doesn’t come around very often. Schools are already lurking, and I wouldn’t be surprised to see him develop into a nationally known recruit.

Gavin Walker Gavin Walker 5'9" | 182 lbs | RB/ATH Owensboro | 2030 KY is Owensboro’s leading rusher for the reigning 5A state champions through nine games this season. Walker has carried the rock 85 times for 458 yards and five touchdowns, averaging 5.4 yards per carry along the way. He plays with a balance of speed and shiftiness, and has the ability to turn on the jets and beat defenders to the outside with his legs. He can make players miss in open space, but Walker can also run through contact and fight for extra yardage. Walker’s physicality shows itself in short-yardage or goal-line situations, and he isn’t afraid to lower his shoulder.

Gavin Walker Gavin Walker 5'9" | 182 lbs | RB/ATH Owensboro | 2030 KY had an impressive high school debut, starting against St. Xavier in an eventual 24-7 win. Walker finished the game with 22 rushing attempts for 71 yards. He didn’t find the end zone, but more importantly, he didn’t put the ball on the ground. The volume of carries he received suggests he’ll be one of, if not Owensboro’s featured back this season. This puts him in a great position to climb the ranks and land himself on some colleges’ radars while receiving a statewide spotlight playing for one of 5A’s top contenders.

Another top tier prospect to know about is Gavin Walker Gavin Walker 5'9" | 182 lbs | RB/ATH Owensboro | 2030 KY , a running back/athlete at Owensboro High School. Walker is without question going to be one of the top running backs in the state of Kentucky. With outstanding size, strong footwork, and electric speed off the snap, Walker is going to put up a lot of touchdowns over his high school football career and is certainly worth keeping an eye on as he continues to develop.

Another player to make his presence known was Gavin Walker Gavin Walker 5'9" | 182 lbs | RB/ATH Owensboro | 2030 KY , a running back/athlete at Owensboro Middle School. Walker was easily one of the most explosive prospects to make an appearance on Saturday afternoon as this talented playmaker showed out from start to finish. Walker’s ability to be quick and shifty on the run made him look good on all of his reps.

Also making his presence known was Gavin Walker Gavin Walker 5'9" | 182 lbs | RB/ATH Owensboro | 2030 KY , a running back for Owensboro Middle School that was awarded MVP for his performance. Walker was one of the more stellar performers during positional drills, showing off excellent size, speed, and catching ability. This rising talent out of the Owensboro area is certainly a name to know as he begins his high school career this fall.