One of the biggest risers in the 2024 high school class, Walker arrived at Auburn ranked among the top 50 players in the nation and a high four-star recruit. Rivals and ESPN rated him among the top five QB prospects nationally and 247 Sports called him “the best quarterback, by far” at the 2024 All-American Bowl, where he showcased NFL arm talent and confidence attacking all three levels of the field. A three-year starter at Little Rock Christian Academy (AR), Walker passed for 2,660 yards and 29 TDs as a senior, leading the Warriors to the state title game. He compiled career totals of 6,837 yards, 80 TDs and 30 rushing TDs. Walker was named the state of Arkansas’ offensive player of the year and all-state.