The Tampa Bay Buccaneers completed their rookie minicamp over the weekend, and with a number of high-level picks from Green Bay and some quality players signed as undrafted free agents afterward, there was a measurable excitement heading into the event.
Rookie hopefuls like safety Shilo Sanders, wideouts Emeka Egbuka and Tez Johnson, and corners Benjamin Morrison and Jacob Parrish were all present, hoping to impress the coaching staff.
However, one player stood out from all the others, per PewterReports.com's Scott Reynolds, who appeared on FanStreamSports.com's The JP Peterson Show on Wednesday. And that's former Central Arkansas edge rusher David Walker.
"Jacob Parrish had two pick-6s and will probably play the nickel ... and that's a good sign," Reynolds said. "David Walker ... you can ask any members of the Bucs' brass which includes coaches and scouts, and the unanimous answer of who was the best player on the field is David Walker. He wowed everybody. ... This guy is going to be better than advertised."
Tampa Bay needed help with the pass rush even after signing free agent Haason Reddick to a one-year "prove-it" deal and last year's second-round pick Chris Braswell still developing.
Walker led the FCS with 23 tackles for loss last season and 10.5 sacks. His size is still a concern at 6-1 and 263 pounds, but the Bucs like his intangibles and effort.
NFL.com noted Walker's "freaky power in his lower half and above-average attack portfolio" in its pre-draft profile.
With the Bucs' current pass-rushing situation, Walker has a shot at making an immediate impact on the defense next season, which is desperately needed for the Bucs and the defense.