Shug Walker

Position:
Linebacker
Class:
Senior
Height:
6-2
Weight:
225
Hometown:
Bethalto, Ill.
High School:
Civic Memorial
Prev School:
Murray State

NAME PRONUNCIATION

SIUSalukiAthletics · Shug Walker

2024 (JUNIOR)

Played and started in 11 games
Finished 4th on the team in tackles (76) on the season and added 4.5 TFL, 3.0 sacks, 1 INT, 4 PBU and 1 forced fumble
Had double-digit tackles in each of his last 4 games — Indiana State (10), at Missouri State (10), Youngstown State (11) and Murray State (10)
Recorded 3.0 TFL including 2.0 sacks, plus 1 interception vs. Murray State

PRIOR TO SIU

Murray State transfer with two years of eligibility … Led the Racers in tackles (78) and tackles for loss (5.5) in 2023 … Two-year career totals of 109 tackles, 7.5 tackles for loss, 2.0 sacks … Redshirted in 2021 after playing in three games and making one tackle.