JUST IN: Harbaugh Views Walker As Starting Cornerback

He isn't a household name yet, but Michigan sophomore wideout/defensive back Amorion Walker looks like he might be on the verge of a breakout season in 2023. At 6-3, 180-pounds, Walker could make a big impact this fall in a number of different ways - particularly on the defensive side of the ball.

Meeting with the media on Thursday, Michigan head football coach Jim Harbaugh indicated that he views Walker as a starting quarterback after two spring practices.

"I consider him a starter right now based on the first two practices," Harbaugh said.

In the video above, Walker can be seen blazing through the 'three cone drill' and finishing with a time of 6.10 seconds. For perspective, that time would be a new NFL combine record as the fastest time ever recorded. The fastest time on record for the NFL combine is currently held by Jordan Thomas (DB, Oklahoma) at 6.28 seconds. Former Michigan DB David Long recorded a time of 6.45 seconds back in 2019, good for No. 4 all-time.

For Walker, the big question now is whether or not he can solidify himself as a starter through spring ball and eventually fall camp. The Wolverines enter spring ball a bit thin at the cornerback position in terms of experience and depth. While Will Johnson certainly has one of the starting spots locked up, it sounds like Walker is already well on his way to locking up the other starting spot.

With the speed and athleticism necessary to compete at a high-level at both WR/CB positions, Walker is certainly one of the more interesting prospects to watch out for during the off-season.

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