2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Perry RB/LB Julian Walker
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Billy Splain | June 1, 2023
Julian Walker
RB/LB
Perry Traditional Academy
Class Of 2024
Jersey #21
HT/WT 5’9, 195
821 Rushing Yards, 890 All purpose yards, 8 touchdowns, 101.1 Ypg, 3.4 GPA,
2nd team all conference running back, scholar athlete of the year, most improved player in the city league 2022/23
Other sports 3 years of Volleyball, 2 years of Track and field, 2 years of Wrestling, 1 year of cross country
2nd team all conference RB, most improved player in the city league, scholar athlete of the year
Twitter @JuJuX2K
Coach says: “Julian is one of the hardest workers in the class of 24′ , a multi sport captain, very explosive and quick feet and strong lower body he also excels in the classroom with a 3.4GPA”.
LET’S GET TO KNOW JULIAN
Why do you play football?
I play football so I can get my family back together. The goal is to make it to the NFL and make enough money so one day I can get my little sisters and brother out of the system. But also for the people out there that I might inspire in some positive way, to keep fight and working hard no matter what they might be going through.
Who is your favorite sports star and WHY?
Saquan Barkley and Bijan Robinson, they are both incredible people, with bright personalities, they also have a smile on their faces and are all about positive energy. When it comes to football, their style of play is always a joy to watch you never know what exiting move they’re going to do on the field. That’s what makes them both my favorite!
Do you have a favorite play you remember the most? Explain:
My first high school rushing touchdown against Seton LaSalle, it was also my first start in a high school game on offense.
What was last years season like for you?
I feel like I did good but definitely not as good as i know i could have. i didnt leave everything on the field last season and im definitely doing that this season.
What are your goals for this coming season?
1st team all state and 1st team all conference,1000+ Rushing Yards, 1200+ All Purpose Yards, 2-3 touchdowns a game, 15-20 touchdowns at the end of the season, but most importantly win both the City League Championship with my team but also the State Championship!!
Who is the best player you ever lined up against?
I would have to say Westinghouse LB Roderick Jeter
What stadium, HS/college/pro would you love to visit for a game?
The Giants stadium
What is your favorite Pro team, any sport?
Steelers
What game, yours, college or pro, was your favorite game you watched and why?
The Steelers vs Green Bay in 2009 is my favorite game because it was the the first football game I ever watched.
What would you do to improve the recruiting process?
limit how many kids can go into the transfer portal every year
Describe what the perfect teammate is
someone who can lead a team through actions, being a hard worker “The Hardest Worker”, someone you can give feedback to, but also someone who will be there for you and your other teammates when you need them.
Tell everyone why you think football is good for a community
Football is good for the community because it allows kids and even adults to relieve stress, pain, and anger, but it also allows kids to find a pathway for their family out of whatever situation they might be in. Football teaching boys how to be MEN, it allows you to meet people you never though you would have met, and experience things you never thought you would!!!
Name one thing that you’d love to do in football that may never happen?
Hurdle 3 people at once
Who is your mentor, the person you want to be like? WHY?
First i would like to say thanks to all the mentors that i’ve met over the two last years and who have guided me on better paths. But the biggest impactful person in my life is my Uncle Eric, hes one of the reasons I even wanted to get back into football. So thanks Uncle for always guiding me on the right paths and giving me more chances than i deserve.
What is your favorite practice drill? What is your least favorite practice drill?
I love any RB drills, i dont like defence drills that much
Preseason Two a Days are:
hard but worth every second
Is there anyone in your family, besides your parents, you could consider your biggest fan? Who, Why?
My big sister she came all the way to my game from NC to watch me play i would say shes my biggest supporter
When you aren’t playing, practicing or training for sports, what is your go to activity and why?
I like playing my game, but if im not doing that im trying to learn something new like trading crypto and other stuff
What is your favorite football memory to date?
watching my uncle play in high school / college
What is your favorite play to run?
basically any run play
is a hot dog a sandwich?
sandwich all day
Music of choice:
i literally listen to everything
Best thing you ever got from a teammate? Why?
A back plate, why because i really wanted one
Best Pizza topping?
sausage
Which one? Sheetz or Wawa
Sheetz
What is your favorite vacation destination?
ive never been on a vaction but if i were to go iwould want to go cali
Do you remember what the first football game you saw was?
Steelers Vs Green Bay in 2009 Super Bowl
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