GREENSBORO, N.C. – Virginia Tech DT Ricky Walker was named ACC Defensive Lineman of the Week, the conference office announced Monday.
Walker (6-2, 300) posted seven tackles, 2.0 TFL, one QB hurry and one forced fumble in Virginia Tech's 34-31 overtime victory over Virginia on Friday night. With UVA driving early in the second quarter, Walker forced a fumble at Tech's own 12-yard line that was recovered by LB Dax Hollifield. He also assisted on a tackle for loss at the Tech's 11-yard line late in the fourth quarter that helped hold UVA to a field goal on that drive.
The win marked Tech's 15th consecutive victory over their in-state rival. Walker wore the Beamer No. 25 jersey in the Senior Day contest, joining CB Greg Stroman as the only other player to earn that distinction three times.
2018 Virginia Tech ACC Player of the Week Honorees
Caleb Farley Defensive Back at Florida State (9/3)
Rayshard Ashby Linebacker at Florida State (9/3)
Reggie Floyd Defensive Back at Duke (10/29)
Ryan Willis Quarterback at Duke (10/29)
Damon Hazelton Co-Receiver vs. Notre Dame (10/6)
Ricky Walker Defensive Lineman vs. Virginia (11/23)