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Deone Walker looks like a steal of a fourth round pick for the Buffalo Bills. He continued his strong rookie campaign with an impressive outing against the Buccaneers on Sunday, being named to PFF's Week 11 Rookie Team of the Week.

Buffalo Bills News / Pro Football Rumors / November 11

Bills looking to pivot as injuries mount

Bills rookie defensive end Landon Jackson tore his MCL and PCL in the first quarter of a 30-13 loss to the Dolphins on Sunday, according to insider Jordan Schultz.

Buffalo Bills News / Buffalo Bills on SI / November 7

Buffalo Bills' DT named to NFL analyst's All-Rookie team

Deone Walker has helped save the Buffalo Bills’ depleted defensive line this season. In his first professional season, Walker has been thrust into a prominent role in the trenches, playing an increasing number of snaps as the season has progressed, primarily due to the loss of several players due to injury.

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Buffalo Bills News / Buffalo Bills on SI / September 29

Bills Day 3 rookie named among NFL’s biggest winners in Week 4

Another win this weekend means the Buffalo Bills are now 4-0 on the season. Their latest win was over the New Orleans Saints, who gave Buffalo a stronger fight than expected.

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Buffalo Bills News / Buffalo Bills on SI / September 22

Waking 'Dancing Bear' could be steal of Bills' 2025 draft haul

When the Buffalo Bills selected Deone Walker in the fourth round, there weren't big expectations for the rookie heading into the 2025 season. Still, many fans wanted the Bills to draft a "big man" and assumed he fit into the 3-technique spot, currently occupied by DaQuan Jones.

Buffalo Bills News / Buffalo Bills on SI / September 19

Fellow rookie's encouragement powers Deone Walker’s clutch moment in Bills' win

Terrel Bernard's game-saving interception may have happened with or without an assist from Buffalo Bills' rookie defensive tackle Deone Walker slightly tipping the pass, but one can't argue that he made it an easier interception for the linebacker.

NFL News / Buffalo Bills on SI / September 19

Fourth-round rookie DT's clutch play sends Bills to Week 3 win over Dolphins

With Thursday night’s matchup between the Buffalo Bills and Miami Dolphins hanging in the balance late in the fourth quarter, Miami quarterback Tua Tagovailoa took a shotgun snap on a first-and-10 from the Bills’ 21-yard line.

Buffalo Bills News / Buffalo Bills on SI / August 26

Bills' rookie defensive tackles impress throughout successful summer

Buffalo Bills' general manager Brandon Beane spent his first five 2025 draft picks on the defensive side of the ball, and his investments at defensive tackle seem to have paid off after a strong preseason from both TJ Sanders and Deone Walker.

Buffalo Bills News / Buffalo Bills on SI / August 10

Bills may have struck gold with two rookie DTs stealing show in preseason opener

The Buffalo Bills dropped their first preseason game of the season, losing to the New York Giants on Saturday. Wins and losses, however, mean very little in the preseason.

Buffalo Bills News / NFL on ClutchPoints / August 1

Bills ‘Dancing bear’ turning heads at Buffalo training camp

Deone Walker is starting to stand out at training camp among the entire Buffalo Bills defensive roster as the team reshapes its defensive tackle rotation ahead of the 2025 season.

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Looking back at every NFL Christmas Day game

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NFL News / Yardbarker / July 23

The fantastic fourth-round picks of the AFC East

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Buffalo Bills News / Pro Football Rumors / July 18

Bills sign second-round DT T.J. Sanders, complete draft-class deals

Like many other teams around the NFL, the Bills have their entire draft class on the books. Second-rounder T.J. Sanders has signed his rookie deal. Sanders’ four-year pact is worth $10.65MM, and ESPN’s Adam Schefter notes $10.07MM of that figure is guaranteed.

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NFL News / Last Word On Sports / June 24

‘Special’ Bills Rookie Thankful For Buffalo: ‘They Believe in Me’

Buffalo Bills defensive tackle Deone Walker was viewed as a potential first-round prospect after a dominant 2023 season at the University of Kentucky. A back injury caused his performance to drop off considerably during his final college campaign with the Wildcats, though.

College Football News / Athlon Sports / April 26

Wildcats Deone Walker Lands in Buffalo in 2025 NFL Draft

The Buffalo Bills made an aggressive move early in the fourth round of the 2025 NFL Draft, trading up 23 spots to select Kentucky defensive tackle Deone Walker with the 109th overall pick.

Bills trade up to select DT Deone Walker

The Bills have jumped up in the fourth round of the 2025 NFL Draft in order to draft Kentucky defensive tackle Deone Walker. Buffalo sent the Nos. 132 and 169 overall picks — their original fourth and first compensatory pick in the fifth — to Chicago in order to swap with the Bears.

Atlanta Falcons News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / April 25

Defensive Linemen Atlanta Falcons Could Target on Day 2 and 3 of NFL Draft

The Atlanta Falcons addressed their pass rush in a big way on Thursday night with the acquisition of edge rushers Jalon Walker at No. 15 and James Pearce Jr.

College Football News / Athlon Sports / April 24

Kentucky Wildcats Defensive Lineman Deone Walker NFL Draft Profile

Deone Walker’s path to the NFL is one of unconventional traits meeting undeniable production. A standout at Kentucky since arriving in 2022, the 6-foot-7, 331-pound defensive tackle has consistently demonstrated disruptive ability on the interior.

NFL News / A to Z Sports / April 14

Buffalo meeting with a polarizing NFL Draft prospect at the position Bills Mafia wants them to address the most

As the Buffalo Bills continue to do their pre-draft homework on defensive tackles, one of their biggest needs as they enter the draft, a name has popped up that's schedule for a visit — Kentucky's Deone Walker.

College Football News / Athlon Sports / February 25

Kentucky Wildcats DL Deone Walker NFL Prospect Profile

Deone Walker made an immediate impact upon arriving in Kentucky, quickly earning a starting role and never looking back. The Detroit native and former Cass Tech High School standout translated his dominance at the prep level into an impressive collegiate career, starting 36 of 37 games for the Wildcats.

NFL News / Yardbarker / February 20

NFC combine watch: One player each team should have on its radar

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College Football News / Last Word On Sports / February 3

2025 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Deone Walker, Kentucky

Deone Walker is a massive specimen at defensive tackle, quickly emerging as a key contributor on defense for the Kentucky Wildcats. Below is an in-depth scouting report and analysis of the standout Kentucky defensive tackle.

College Football News / The 33rd Team / January 27

2025 Senior Bowl: Biggest Takeaways From Weigh-Ins

After an incredible weekend of football in the NFL, we now turn our attention to the NFL Draft and the 2025 Reese’s Senior Bowl. It’s one of the best events of the year as some of the top talent from college football will gather in Mobile, Alabama, to showcase their skills.