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Amorion Walker is a 6’3 170 pound wide receiver from Ponchatoula, LA.
The Class of 2022 prospect attends Ponchatoula High School.
Walker has offers from Georgia Tech, Kansas, Kansas State, Mississippi State, and SMU.
Florida State was the second team to offer (following K-State) in April:
Extremely Excited and Blessed to receive an offer from Florida State University @CoachYACJohnson @r81dugans @samspiegs @247recruiting @RecruitLouisian @DemetricDWarren @Rivalsfbcamps #Louisianamade #goseminoles pic.twitter.com/JQi9b8zmF9
— mari6️⃣ (@AmorionWalker) April 20, 2020
We caught up with Walker after the offer to learn more:
What was your reaction to the offer?
“I was thankful and amazed to receive it knowing how high quality a university they [are].”
Who’d you speak to?
“Coach Johnson and Coach Dugans.”
What’d they have to say?
“The conversation felt natural like I [knew] these guys, and that alone shows the relationship we can build and create. They seem to have a plan for me, and we will definitely keep in contact along my recruiting journey.”
What does it mean to you that FSU was one of the first schools to believe in you by offering a scholarship?
“It means everything to me—[they’re] the only school I have built a great relationship with the coaches, They will always be one of my top schools.”
What do you know about Florida State?
“I know that they have 3 championships, and they have great tradition.
Also, my favorite auntie (Aunt Jackie) lives in Pensacola, and that’s her favorite team, so I know she’ll be a big influence on me.”
Do you plan to visit FSU when the Dead Period’s over?
“Most definitely—the coaches and I talked about getting me up there soon.”
What other schools do you hope/plan to visit?
“Florida, Mississippi State, Georgia Tech, LSU.”
How would you describe your game?
“A lot of people like me for my speed and deep ball, but I’m a game-changer, and I believe I can do anything with the ball.”
What player(s) do you look up to/model your game after?
“Tee Higgins, Jerry Jeudy, and Justin Jefferson.”
Finally—what are the biggest things you’re looking for in a school?
“Playing time, relationships with the coaches, and to make sure I fit [their] program.”
Do you have a timeline for your final decision?
“I don’t have a timeline yet, but I’ll be [an] early signee—I have a 3.8 GPA.”