#97
Cole Walker
Returning to East Carolina for 2026
Fr. · Savannah, Ga. → Benedictine
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Cole Walker
Limited signal — not enough coverage for a story yet.
How he plays
2026 Outlook
East Carolina
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Safety · East Carolina
Returning around him
- 51% of 2024 offensive production back (Solid continuity)
- 1 East Carolina player drafted to NFL
- Transfer portal: -2 net (24 in / 26 out)
2026 Award watch
No preseason watch lists yet (most drop June 15 – July 15)
East Carolina · Last season: 9-4 · Talent rank #78 · 2026 recruiting class #93
Heisman trajectory
Heisman Trajectory · 2025
Peak #11557
Peaked at #11557 this season.
Background
Sophomore in the classroom ... Walk-on in fall of 2024. 2025 (East Carolina): Did not experience any game action. 2024 (East Carolina): Redshirted during initial year with the program. Personal: Full name is Nicholas Anthony Walker but prefers to go by Cole ... Named to American Conference All-Ac...