NFL Draft: DeMarcus Walker Selected In Second Round By Denver Broncos

Sep 5, 2016; Orlando, FL, USA; Florida State Seminoles defensive end DeMarcus Walker (44) during the second half at Camping World Stadium. Florida State Seminoles defeated the Mississippi Rebels 45-34. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports /

FSU football had another Nole great to get taken in the second round of the NFL Draft on Friday night. DeMarcus Walker was selected by the Denver Broncos.

Dalvin Cook went to the Vikings with the No. 41 overall pick in the NFL Draft, and the Denver Broncos wasted no time in taking DeMarcus Walker with the No. 51 overall pick.

Denver GM John Elway gave some quick thoughts on Walker as he posted on Twitter:

We've taken DE DeMarcus Walker with our 2nd rd pick. He was a very productive pass rusher at Florida St. and will fit in well w/our defense!
— John Elway (@johnelway) April 29, 2017

Productive is an understatement as Walker left FSU football as the No. 3 all time sack list at FSU with 28.5. He also tied the record for second most sacks in a season with 16.

Walker was a consensus All-American in 2016 and the ACC Defensive Player of the Year.
Here’s the call:

"This defense is going to go from good to really, really good with you."#BroncosDraft https://t.co/kELIroB2eT
— Denver Broncos (@Broncos) April 29, 2017

Twitter Reaction:

You are lucky to get this great player! And a fine young leader as well-we'll miss him at FSU! #NoleNation
— lindalee (@MeehanLinda) April 29, 2017

Great pick, great player better person @livinglegend_44. Instant impact
— Ryan (@TheNotoriousFSU) April 29, 2017

Great pick John! #NolePower
— XL tha Ghost 👻 (@FTennell) April 29, 2017

Great pick up for my Broncos.
— Craig Fitzgerald (@Skunkie_C) April 29, 2017

Great leader on and off the field. Lead NCAA is sacks last year. Should've been 1st round pick.
— Nole Fan 05 (@NoleFan05) April 29, 2017

No one works harder and no one has a more positive attitude. This is a huge win for you! Congrats!!!
— Deborah Sickmon (@SharedaMoment) April 29, 2017

Thoughts

Lots of love for a great player with tons of heart. Make no mistake, Walker believes he should have gone higher in the NFL Draft as well:

8 rushers got picked before me, PLEASE remember this!!
— DeMarcus Walker (@livinglegend_44) April 28, 2017

I think the Broncos are getting a helluva player that’s coming to Denver with a chip on his shoulder.

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