Bear Bits: returns as one of the top RBs in the nation … was very good speed and good all-around skills … tremendous athlete with outstanding vision … stronger mentally and physically than he was a year ago and much more confident …
Was Redshirted in 2015: sidelined due to eligibility …Â 2015 STATS FCS Preseason Third Team All-America … STATSÂ FCS Offensive Player of the Year Watch List …Â CFPA Performer of the Year Watch List …Â
As a Sophomore in 2014: started in 11 of 12 games played … set the school’s single season rushing record by leading the Bears with 1,408 yards (ranked No. 14 in FCS) … scored 15 touchdowns (13 rushing) … was named to the All-MEAC First Team … was on the Walter Payton Watch List … in his first career start at Holy Cross (Sept. 6), he carried the ball 20 times for 271 yards (a school all-time single game record) and scored a pair of TDs … he also posted 20 catches for 244 yards, including two TDs … gained 180 yards rushing on 20 carries in the 2014 season home opener against Bowie State (Sept. 13) … had 203 yards on 22 carries at Florida A&M (Oct. 4) … had a season best four (4) touchdown performance at Hampton, including three (3) rushing touchdowns on 19 carries for 67 yards and one (1) touchdown on seven (7) receptions for 107 yards … finished the season strong with a 120 yard performance on 21 carries at Richmond (Nov. 29) … averaged 117.3 yards rushing per game to finish 12th in the NCAA … named BOXTOROW National Player of the Week for his performance at Florida A&M … honored by the College Football Performance Awards (CFPA) as a two-time Player of the Week … two-time MEAC Offensive Player of the Week …
As a Freshman in 2013:Â finished the season with 390 yards on 99 carries, including a TD … had 10 carries for 56 yards (5.6 apg) in his first collegiate game at Army (Aug. 30) … gained 74 yards on 13 carries at N.C. Central (Oct. 19) … ran for 43 yards on 11 carries against Norfolk State (Sept. 28) … had a 55-yard run against Hampton (Nov. 2) …Â
High School: … standout athlete at Ginn Academy … he was an outstanding running back … 3rd Team All Ohio … 1st Team Northwest Ohio … MVP of the Senate 2012-2013 East vs. West All Star Game (scored 2 TD) … was an honor roll scholar athlete, graduated 3rd in class with top honors overall … led his team to a 9-1 record his final season as a Tarblooder in 2013 …Â
Personal: son of Herb Walker Sr. and Robin Ward … born July 8, 1995 in Cleveland, Ohio … Herbert Jr. is very family oriented and is grateful that his parents have always been there as motivation pushing to be the best that he can be … academically finished 3rd in his high school class … he graduated with a degree in sociology in Spring 2017.
