A name out of Minnesota that should gain traction soon is 2026 DT Gavin Walden (6'4" 250) of Eden Prairie.
Started on varsity as a soph & finished with 55 tackles and 4 sacks. Been clocked at a 4.8 40 & already benches 315. Tons of upside.
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Official Selection ✔️
We are thrilled to announce that Gavin Walden (
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Unfortunately I broke my Fibula in last weeks game and I’ll be out for 5-6 weeks. However, this isn’t it for me. I will be with my team the rest of the season supporting my guys, and hopefully I will get the opportunity to play again.
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