2024 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Walter Reynolds, S, Ohio
Player Data
| Name, Jersey # | Walter Reynolds, #26 |
| School (Code) | OHUN |
| DOB, Class Yr | N/A, Graduate Student. |
| Height, Weight | 6000, 190 |
| 40 Yd Dash | 4.49 |
| Position/Depth | FS, #1 |
| Honors/Captainship | All-Patriot League Second Team (2021, 2022); Holy Cross Team Captain (2022) |
| Season Viewed (yr) | 2023 |
| Games Watched | GASO, MICE, @OHBG, IAST, @CASD |
| Scout Name / Date | Ryan Vidales 12/21/23 |
Per Year Stats
| 2023 | (At Ohio) 13 GP (13 GS), 71 Tkls, 1.5 TFL, 2 INT, 2 PBU |
| 2022 | (At Holy Cross) 13 GP (13 GS), 64 Tkls, 2.5 TFL, 5 INT, 14 PBU, 1 FF, 1 FR |
| 2021 | (At Holy Cross) 13 GP (13 GS), 55 Tkls, 1.0 TFL, 3 INT, 7 PBU |
| 2020 | (At Holy Cross) 4 GP (4 GS), 12 Tkls, 1 PBU |
| 2019 | (At Holy Cross) 13 GP, (13 GS) 52 Tkls, 1.0 TFL, 2 INT, 1 FF, 1 FR, 9 PBU |
Player Summary:
Graduate transfer defensive back with a slender build, well-rounded coverage skill set, and extensive playing experience between Holy Cross and Ohio. He has started every game he has appeared in since 2019. Transferred to Ohio for the 2023 season and saw action at Deep Safety, Strong Nickel, and Box Safety. Willing tackler with proficient play speed/range and competitive contact courage. Displays requisite toughness and ample burst to close when dropping down into the first level as a run defender. Effective blitz ability from the edges to push the pocket and produce TFLs in the run game. Boasts an active motor to pursue the ball from sideline to sideline. Works to protect the sideline and attack the outside shoulder to ensure outside contain. Flashes keen spatial awareness and quality instincts to execute in quarters, thirds, and half-field zone coverages. Operates well in robber coverage where he can break on intermediate throws to the MOF. Strong hands catcher with capable ball skills at the catch point and notable ball production over the last five seasons. Exhibits visible leadership skills and high FBI pre-snap. Offers third down value as a versatile piece in the secondary. Will drop down into the slot and play press man coverage but appears most efficient when operating at the free safety spot in the second level. His toughness, play speed, and tackling ability should provide adept special teams versatility at the next level.
Scheme Fit:
Scheme-versatile Free Safety
Power Statement:
Reynolds is a versatile free safety prospect who can cover across all three levels, possesses strong ball skills and reactions, and provides reliable tackling ability & toughness to contribute as a run defender.
