Walter Nolen

1/02/22

Walter Nolen a Top Performer at Under Armour All-American Game

Charles Power•

Walter Nolen was the most disruptive force on the defensive line for either team throughout the practices. And it carried over to the game. The Texas A&M signee’s initial quickness and ability to convert speed to power stand out in the practice and game setting. His ability to play the run equally as well as rush the passer from the interior makes him a truly elite prospect. He won reps in practice and the game setting with quick hands and feet, explosiveness out of his athletic stance, and a powerful long arm. Nolen will enter the college ranks as more than a bull rusher from the interior. His ability to kick out to end at times adds to his upside and scheme versatility long term. The Five-Star Plus+ prospect looks to be in good shape. He’s trimmed down from the summer dropping more than 20-pounds after weighing 351 at one point.

8/27/21

Nolen impresses in senior debut

Charles Power•

Walter Nolen had a number of flash plays in his first game at Powell (Tenn.) High. The 6-foot-5, 340-pounder showcased his unique burst and short-area quickness against a top opponent in Maryville High. He left the game with an injured finger, but more than made his impact felt over the course of the first three quarters. The big man showed some unique movement skills in tracking down plays from the back side. He also showed a good effort level on a snap to snap basis.

8/01/21

Walter Nolen rated as a 5-star in initial On300

Charles Power•

No prospect was more dominant on the camp circuit than the Powell (Tenn.) High product. Nolen made easy work of top offensive linemen at Under Armour’s Future 50 camp over the summer. The performance is one of the more impressive showings we’ve seen from a defensive lineman in that setting in some time. Nolen checked in at 6-foot-4.5 and 340 pounds and completely manhandled whoever he faced. He won with a devastating bull rush, walking the opposing linemen back to the quarterback. He then kicked out to defensive end and beat offensive tackles with speed. Nolen owns a unique blend of size, quickness and power.