Tyler Walker (American football)
{{Short description|American football coach (born 1989)}}
{{use mdy dates|date=December 2024}}
{{Infobox college coach
| name = Tyler Walker
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| current_title = Offensive coordinator & quarterbacks coach
| current_team = Temple
| current_conference = AAC
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1989|4|10}}
| birth_place = Cincinnati, Ohio
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| player_years1 = 2008–2009
| player_team1 = Bethel (TN)
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| alma_mater = Miami University (2014)
| coach_years1 = 2010–2013
| coach_team1 = Hamilton HS (OH) (OA)
| coach_years2 = 2014–2015
| coach_team2 = Miami (OH) (GA)
| coach_years3 = 2016
| coach_team3 = Davenport (WR/PGC)
| coach_years4 = 2017
| coach_team4 = Catholic Central HS (MI) (WR)
| coach_years5 = 2018–2019
| coach_team5 = Muskingum (DB/ST)
| coach_years6 = 2020
| coach_team6 = Muskingum (DC)
| coach_years7 = 2021
| coach_team7 = Montana State (DOR/ Asst. QB)
| coach_years8 = 2022–2023
| coach_team8 = Montana State (TE/FB)
| coach_years9 = 2024
| coach_team9 = Montana State (OC/QB)
| coach_years10 = 2025–present
| coach_team10 = Temple (OC/QB)
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Tyler James Walker (born April 10, 1989) is an American football coach and former player from Hamilton, Ohio.{{Cite news |last=Vogt |first=Chris |date=2024-03-03 |title=Hamilton grad's coaching journey takes him to Montana |url=https://www.journal-news.com/sports/hamilton-grads-coaching-journey-takes-him-to-montana/G67HQVMPB5AJXLA2W7OKKOLIC4/ |access-date=2024-06-11 |work=Journal-News |language=English}} Walker is currently the Offensive coordinator for the Temple Owls. Before Temple Walker was the offensive coordinator for the Montana State Bobcats.{{Cite web |last=Flores |first=Victor |date=2024-04-23 |title=New Montana State Bobcats offensive coordinator Tyler Walker aiming to answer key questions |url=https://406mtsports.com/college/big-sky-conference/montana-state-university/tyler-walker-montana-state-bobcats-football/article_806a92dc-0109-11ef-89b1-9ba0d9232998.html |access-date=2024-06-11 |website=406 MT SPORTS |language=en}}{{Cite web |title=Tyler Walker - Offensive Coordinator/Quarterbacks - Football Support Staff |url=https://msubobcats.com/sports/football/roster/staff/tyler-walker/8 |access-date=2024-06-10 |website=Montana State University Athletics |language=en}}{{Cite web |date=2024-01-10 |title=Bobcat Football Program Promotes Tyler Walker to Offensive Coordinator |url=https://msubobcats.com/news/2024/1/10/bobcat-football-program-promotes-tyler-walker-to-offensive-coordinator.aspx |access-date=2024-06-10 |website=Montana State University Athletics |language=en}}{{Cite web |date=2018-05-17 |title=Football gears up for 2018 campaign with a new talented and experienced staff |url=https://www.fightingmuskies.com/sports/fball/2018-19/releases/20180517jy9reb |website=Muskingum University Athletics |language=en}} Following his first year as Offensive Coordinator at Montana State, Walker was named the 2024 Football Scoop Coordinator of the year.
Personal life
Originally form Hamilton, Ohio, Walker attended Hamilton High School where he played football and ran track. Following high school, Walker attended Bethel University to play football. Walker received his bachelors degree in Special Education from Miami University.
Coaching career
= Montana State =
Walker joined the Montana State staff in 2021 as the Assistant Quarterbacks coach. That year the Bobcats played for the FCS National Championship. Walker was then elevated to Tight Ends Coach in 2022. During his two seasons as TE coach he produced one of the most dynamic and accomplished position groups in the FCS. Derryk Snell and Treyton Pickering each earned 1st Team All-Big Sky honors in 2023,with Snell capturing 1st Team All-America honors from Phil Steele. Snell also earned first team all-league honors in 2022.
The 2024 season was Walker's first as Offensive Coordinator for the Bobcats. His offense helped the Bobcats to a 15-1 record and an appearance in the FCS National Championship game. Montana State ranked No. 1 in the FCS in categories like scoring offense (41.3 points per game), red zone offense (96.8 percent conversion rate) and fewest passes intercepted (two). The Bobcats were also No. 2 in rushing offense, total offense and third-down conversion rate, their 51 rushing touchdowns were far and away the most in the nation. Walker mentored Walter Payton Award winner Tommy Mellott, who was also named an AFCA All American in 2024. For his own efforts this season, Walker was voted the Football Scoop FCS Coordinator of the Year. The award was voted on by previous recipients of the award, including Phil Longo, Ryan Carty and Chris Klieman.{{Cite web |date=2025-01-06 |title=Keeler targeting record-setting offensive coordinator |url=https://temple.rivals.com/news/keeler-targeting-record-setting-offensive-coordinator |access-date=2025-02-01 |website=temple.rivals.com |language=en}}
Following the Bobcats fall to North Dakota State in the FCS National Championship Game, Walker accepted the same position at Temple University.
References
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External links
- [https://msubobcats.com/sports/football/roster/staff/tyler-walker/8 Montana State Bobcats profile]
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