University of Central Arkansas defensive end David Walker has been named the United Athletic Conference (UAC) Defensive Player of the Year for the second consecutive season, adding to his previous recognition as the ASUN Conference Defensive Player of the Year. Walker, a 6-foot-2, 260-pound junior from Stuttgart, Ark., led the UAC in tackles for loss and sacks, finishing the season with 57 total tackles, 33 solo stops, and breaking the school record for single-game tackles for loss. He was joined on the All-UAC first team by defensive end Logan Jessup and safety TaMuarion Wilson, with other UCA players receiving second-team selections.

By the Numbers
  • Walker led the UAC in tackles for loss with 18.0 and in sacks with 8.5.
  • Logan Jessup contributed 34 total tackles, 6.0 tackles for loss, and 4.5 sacks, along with an interception, a fumble recovery, and three pass breakups.
  • TaMuarion Wilson made 64 total stops, including 5.5 tackles for loss, two interceptions, and eight pass breakups.
  • Jake Golday led the team with 84 total tackles, 7.0 tackles for loss, and 4.5 sacks in his first year as a starter.
  • Cameron Godfrey recorded 51 tackles, with 3.5 tackles for loss, and 0.5 sacks, in addition to an interception and eight pass breakups.
State of Play
  • David Walker recognized as the conference Defensive Player of the Year for the second consecutive season.
  • Other UCA players receiving All-UAC first and second team selections.
  • Contributions from key players like Logan Jessup, TaMuarion Wilson, Jake Golday, Cameron Godfrey, ShunDerrick Powell, and Will Diggins.
  • Impressive team statistics in areas such as tackles for loss, sacks, interceptions, pass breakups, and rushing yards.