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Walter Nolen

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Powell, TNPowell
Jersey
#97
Pos
DL
HT / WT
6-4 / 300
Class
SR
NIL Valuation
$1.1M
2025NFL Draft
Ole Miss
FromOle Miss
Arizona
ToArizona
Round
1
Pick
16
Overall
16
Complete Draft
Experience
2024 – 2024
Year
Junior
Age
22
The Journey
Class of 2022
Arizona Cardinals
Arizona Cardinals
Cardinals
CURRENT
Ole Miss Rebels
Ole Miss Rebels
2024 – 2024
COLLEGE
Texas A&M Aggies
Texas A&M Aggies
2022 – 2023
COLLEGE
Powell Panthers
Powell Panthers
2021 – 2021
HIGH SCHOOL
St. Benedict at Auburndale Eagles
HIGH SCHOOL

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Reminds Us Of

Marcell Dareus
Marcell Dareus
DL / 6-3 / 331
AlabamaAlabama · HS Class of 2008
Buffalo2011 Draft · Rnd 1 · Pick 3

Walter 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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Personal Life

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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