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Alabama · HS Class of 2008
2011 Draft · Rnd 1 · Pick 3Walter Nolen‘s athleticism, ability to rush the passer from the interior or as a big defensive end all while having the size of a nose tackle reminds us of Marcell Dareus. Both were highly disruptive at the high school level. Dareus totaled 20 sacks as a senior at Birmingham (Ala.) Huffman in the 2008 cycle. Nolen racked up 31 tackles for loss and 14 sacks as a senior. Dareus had unique movement skills – he ran a 4.93 40-yard dash at the NFL Combine at 319 pounds. Nolen ran an electronically-timed 4.99 40 prior to his junior season at 302 pounds.
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Large-framed interior defensive lineman with rare movement skills and athleticism at over 6-foot-4 and 340 pounds. Has continued to add size, growing over an inch and adding 40 pounds from his junior to senior years. Among the more athletic nose tackle prospects in several cycles. A truly dominant prospect in camp settings. Proved unblockable against top offensive linemen at Under Armour's Future 50 camp prior to his senior season. Has top notch first-step quickness with the ability to translate speed to power as an interior pass rusher. Pairs his considerable quickness with violent hands and upper body strength at the point of attack. Already has some pass rush moves in his repertoire aside from a bull rush. Closes quickly and is capable of tracking offensive skill players in pursuit. Putting together a strong senior campaign after transferring to Powell High School in east Tennessee. Projects as a nose tackle with the ability to push the pocket in addition to rushing the passer.
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Walter Nolen didn't take long to make an impression after transferring to Ole Miss. His teammates were immediately impressed after working with him for a few practices in the spring. “The guy is a monster,” Ole Miss quarterback Jaxson Dart said. “I think he’s one of the best players in the whole country. His God-given ability is incredible. I thought he’s had a great offseason and has been somebody that has taken another step in his growth. He’s excited for this season and to put his name on the map.” Ole Miss defensive end Jared Ivey agreed. “I think he’s just brought a level of intensity,” Ivey said. “He’s a really hard worker. So, just having that be there and subconsciously push you to work harder at the same time is huge.” Nolen was the On3 Consensus No. 1 prospect in the nation when he signed with Texas A&M out of high school in 2022. Nolen played in 22 games, making 14 starts over the past two seasons with the Aggies, tallying 66 tackles, 11.0 tackles for loss and five sacks along the way.
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