Tyler Walker (American football)

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Tyler Walker
Current position
Title Offensive coordinator & quarterbacks coach
Team Temple
Conference AAC
Biographical details
Born (1989-04-10) April 10, 1989 (age 35)
Alma mater Miami University (2014)
Playing career
2008–2009 Bethel (TN)
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
2010–2013 Hamilton HS (OH) (OA)
2014–2015 Miami (OH) (GA)
2016 Davenport (WR/PGC)
2017 Catholic Central HS (MI) (WR/PGC)
2018–2019 Muskingum (DB/ST)
2020Muskingum (DC)
2021 Montana State (DOR)
2022–2023Montana State (TE/FB)
2024Montana State (OC/QB)
2025–present Temple (OC/QB)

Tyler James Walker (born April 10, 1989) is an American football coach and former player from Hamilton, Ohio. [1] Walker is currently the Offensive coordinator for the Temple Owls. Before Temple Walker was the offensive coordinator for the Montana State Bobcats. [2] [3] [4] [5] Following his first year as Offensive Coordinator at Montana State, Walker was named the 2024 Football Scoop Coordinator of the year.

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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. [6]

Following the Bobcats fall to North Dakota State in the FCS National Championship Game, Walker accepted the same position at Temple University.

References

  1. Vogt, Chris (March 3, 2024). "Hamilton grad's coaching journey takes him to Montana". Journal-News . Retrieved June 11, 2024.
  2. Flores, Victor (April 23, 2024). "New Montana State Bobcats offensive coordinator Tyler Walker aiming to answer key questions". 406 MT SPORTS. Retrieved June 11, 2024.
  3. "Tyler Walker - Offensive Coordinator/Quarterbacks - Football Support Staff". Montana State University Athletics. Retrieved June 10, 2024.
  4. "Bobcat Football Program Promotes Tyler Walker to Offensive Coordinator". Montana State University Athletics. January 10, 2024. Retrieved June 10, 2024.
  5. "Football gears up for 2018 campaign with a new talented and experienced staff". Muskingum University Athletics. May 17, 2018.
  6. "Keeler targeting record-setting offensive coordinator". temple.rivals.com. January 6, 2025. Retrieved February 1, 2025.