Walter Nolen III is an American football defensive tackle for the Arizona Cardinals of the NFL as of April 2025. The 16th overall pick from the 2025 NFL draft formerly represented the University of Mississippi in 2024 and Texas A&M University from 2022-2023. Nolen was one of the 329 draft prospects to get invited to the NFL Scouting Combine. At the 2025 NFL Scouting Combine, he measured in at 6’4 and 296 lbs, with an arm length of 32.5 inches and a hand size of 9.5 inches. His prospect grade, 6.71, projects him to be a year 1 starter in the pros. His Next Gen Stats score of 83 falls into a good category, as per the NFL's official website.
Nolen committed to the Texas A&M Aggies football program in 2022 and stayed there for two years before transferring to the University of Mississippi, where he played his 2024 season. According to Sports Reference, Nolen saw action in 13 games during his freshman season in 2022. His next two years saw him play in 12 and 13 games, respectively, concluding his collegiate career by appearing in 35 games. Nolen’s three-year collegiate tenure saw him record 114 total tackles, 26 tackles for loss, and 11.5 sacks (via Sports Reference). Nolen made it to First-team All-SEC in 2024 while also being a Consensus All-American honoree in the same year.
Walter Nolen's hometown
According to Ole Miss' official website, Walter Nolen's hometown is Powell, Tennessee. Walter attended three different schools: Olive Branch High School, Saint Benedict at Auburndale High School, and Powell High School. During his senior year at Powell High School, Nolen tallied 93 tackles, 33 tackles for loss, 27 quarterback hurries, and 17 sacks.
Walter Nolen's birthplace
Nolen was reportedly born in Powell, Tennessee. He was born on 14th October, 2003, which makes him 21 years old, as of March 2025.
What is the nationality of Walter Nolen?
Walter Nolen holds American nationality and is a native of Powell, Tennessee, as per Ole Miss' official website.
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