JarvisWalker

Competing for time at free safety … Has the athleticism to contribute on special teams … Coming off a redshirt season.

2009 (Freshman): Redshirted.

High School: A big, rangy safety from Archbishop Rummel High School in Metairie, La. … Two-year pick on the all-district and All-Catholic League teams … Named All-Metro New Orleans as a senior as he totaled 34 tackles, three pass breakups and three interceptions, including a 95-yard return for a touchdown … Made 38 tackles as a junior, plus two interceptions, one of which he brought back 70 yards for a TD in a state playoff game … Three-year starter … Noted for his excellent football instincts, a key asset for a safety … Also known as a hard hitter … With his size, he could become an outside linebacker in the collegiate ranks … His athletic ability would give him a large advantage at the linebacker position … Projected as one of the nation’s top 50 outside linebackers by Rivals.com … The No. 29 prospect in Louisiana by Rivals and rated No. 32 in the state by SuperPrep … Helped Archbishop Rummel to a 9-2 record as a senior, going to the second round of the state playoffs … Coached by Jay Roth … “Jarvis is a very smart football player,” Roth said. “He’s a hard worker in the weight room who has developed into a strong, physical player.” … Ran on the track team, competing in the 100-, 200- and 400-meter dashes along with three relay units … Participated in the Big Brother program, mentoring other students at the school.

Personal: Born in Marrero, La. … Son of Myron Sr. and Trenise Walker … A cousin, Jason Williams, played college basketball at Texas-El Paso … Currently enrolled in undergraduate studies.

Community Cats: Participated in an event with the Boy Scouts (2010).