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RolandWalder
- height 6-3
- Weight 215
- class Freshman
- High school Trotwood-Madison
2016 – Freshman
- Redshirt season
High School
- 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
Personal
- Born in Dayton, Ohio
- Son of Rachele Walder
- Currently enrolled in undergraduate studies
Roland Says
- His nickname is “Glizzy”
- He chose Kentucky because of academics and the football program
- Other than playing in the NFL, his dream job is to be in law enforcement