First Big Ten offer for LB went to Indiana Walker Lance.

A St. Louis resident, Lance Walker, expressed his reaction to receiving an offer from Indiana University. Walker, a linebacker at Christian Brothers College, is a 6-foot-2, 225-pound player who has built a positive connection with the new coaching staff at Indiana. He stated that his interest in Indiana stems from the coaching changes and the recruitment of talented players, as the program aims to make a significant impact in the Big Ten.

Walker has received offers from Indiana and Illinois State, while other schools like Kansas State, Missouri, and Louisville have also shown interest. He plans to visit several schools during the spring, including Mizzou, K-State, Indiana, and Louisville. In his junior season, Walker played a crucial role in helping CBC secure a state title, recording 86 tackles (10 for loss), four sacks, and one interception.

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