Silas Walters: From Walk-On to Ravens

0:00It's April 27th. From breaking news to Sunday matchups, this is NFL News Today, powered by AI. Silas Walters just made the leap from college ball to the pros. The Miami Red Hawk Safety from the Coder West High School is signing with the Baltimore Ravens as an undrafted free agent right after the 20th. 26 draft wrapped up Saturday. He started as a walk on at Miami, but turned into a defensive rock and special team star. For 40 games, he racked up 200 tackles, 6.5 tackles for loss, 3 picks, and 24 pass breakups. In 2023, he led the nation and special team's tackles, helping the Red Hawks hit three straight Mac championship games. Walters peaked in 2024 with 95 tackles, 12 pass breakups, and two fumble recoveries, earning him Miami's defensive skill, player of the year nod. His versatility made him a standout in the secondary, and on coverage units. His high school coach remembers pushing him toward that preferred walk on spot during

1:02COVID recruiting, and now the kids Ravens bound, thanks to his. Grind. The team loves tough defensive backs who contribute on special teams, so he's got a real shot to stick. Meanwhile, another Lakota West alum, Jackson Kuwatch, got picked in the seventh round by the Carolina Panthers this draft. Games like these show small school hustle can land you in the league. Walters is proof the work pays off.