Casey Walker enters his second season as the Lions' defensive line coach.
In Walker's first season at TAMUC in 2019, the defensive line was dominant, leading the Lone Star Conference in sacks per game. In the second round of the playoffs, the defensive line overpowered the Colorado School of Mines, setting a Division II Playoff record for sacks in a game with 10. Jaylon Hodge earned second team All-LSC honors.
Walker, former member of the Super Bowl XLIX champion New England Patriots, served at Oklahoma Baptist in 2018 as defensive line coach after a year of coaching at Garden City Community College and Central Oklahoma.
Walker was born in Dallas and attended Garland High School . He went on to receive a full scholarship to play at the University of Oklahoma under Coach Bob Stoops, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts in Multi-Disciplinary Studies with a focus on Communication. Upon graduation, Walker became an NFL free-agent and was signed by the Carolina Panthers. The following year, Walker was signed by the New England Patriots, where he played on the Super Bowl XLIX winning team. During his time in the league, Walker also played with the Baltimore Ravens, the Dallas Cowboys, and the Buffalo Bills.
Walker is married to his wife Kelsi. They have two daughters, Kobi and Kennedi.
