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Bills expect breakout season from defensive tackle Deone Walker

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 21, 2026, 10:34 PM

Last updated Jul 21, 2026

Bills expect breakout season from defensive tackle Deone Walker

Summary

The Buffalo Bills are banking on the development of second-year defensive tackle Deone Walker for the upcoming season. Drafted in 2025, Walker recorded 39 combined tackles and one sack in his rookie year. Analysts highlight his physical talent and suggest he could excel in the Bills' new 3-4 defensive scheme under coordinator Jim Leonhard. Walker, who started 16 games last season, has focused on conditioning and learning the nuances of his role as the team transitions to a different defensive alignment. Expectations are high for his performance as the season approaches.

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By the Numbers

•Deone Walker was drafted by the Bills with the 109th pick in 2025.
•He appeared in all 17 games last year, starting 16 of them.
•Transitioning to a 3-4 defense may change Walker's role this season.
•Walker has worked on his conditioning, dropping weight to improve performance.
•Analysts anticipate Walker as a key player for the Bills this season.

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The Buffalo Bills will be relying on a handful of young players to get them through this season, and one of those players could be second-year defensive tackle Deone Walker. Many people have high expectations for Walker this season, and CBS Sports’ Zachary Pereles named him as a player who could make a significant leap […] The post Bills’ 331-Pound 2025 Draft Pick Praised as ‘Under the Radar’ Player to Watch appeared first on HEAVY.
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