Roland Walder, Linebacker, 6-3, 215, Fr.-HS, Dayton, Ohio (Trotwood-Madison) – Ranked the No. 29 inside linebacker nationally and the No. 32 prospect overall in Ohio, according to the 247Sports … Rated the No. 40 middle backer nationally by Rivals … An all-around athlete, playing wide receiver as well … Named Southwest Ohio Division III Defensive Player of the Year  and was a first-team all-state selection after an impressive senior season that saw him record 62 tackles, including seven sacks … Offensively,  he had 16 receptions for 280 yards and three touchdowns …  Had a great junior season with 92 tackles and three forced fumbles … Helped Trotwood-Madison advance to at least the state semifinals all four years of his prep career …  Three-year starter for Coach Jeff Graham … Reunites with high school teammate Kei Beckham … Chose UK over offers from Nebraska, Purdue, Cincinnati, Syracuse, Bowling Green, Pittsburgh and Toledo.

Coach Stoops on Walder: “Roland is an athletic linebacker with the versatility we like. He can play inside or outside linebacker and he is very explosive with great instincts.”