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Walker Little
Stanford Cardinal – No. 72
PositionOffensive Tackle
ClassSenior
MajorScience, Tech. and Society
Personal information
Born: (1999-04-01) April 1, 1999 (age 25)
Height6 ft 7 in (2.01 m)
Weight315 lb (143 kg)
Career history
CollegeStanford (2017−present)
Bowl games
High schoolBellaire (TX) Episcopal
Career highlights and awards

Walker Douglas Little (born April 1, 1999) is a collegiate American football offensive tackle for Stanford.

College career

During high school, Little was a highly touted recruit who was recruited by 34 college programs.[1] His first start was in Stanford's third game of the 2017 season; he became the first true freshman to start at left tackle for the Cardinal in 17 years.[2] During the 2019 season, Little was considered a top draft prospect until suffering a season ending injury against Northwestern. Following this season, Little announced that he would return to school for his senior season.[3]

Personal life

Little's grandfather Gene Little played for the Rice Owls, was selected by the New York Giants in the 18th round of the 1952 NFL Draft. Little's Uncle Jack Little played college football for the Texas A&M Aggies, and was selected in the 5th round of the 1953 NFL Draft by the Baltimore Colts.

References

  1. ^ Loop, John (February 1, 2017). "Walker Little to Stanford: OT Recruit signs with the Cardinal". Retrieved May 4, 2018.
  2. ^ FitzGerald, Tom (September 20, 2017). "Stanford freshman Walker Little takes some big steps in 1st start". Retrieved May 4, 2018.
  3. ^ "Stanford tackle Walker Little returns for senior season". wtop.com. December 16, 2019. Retrieved December 17, 2019.