Week 11: Graham Walker, Frostburg State

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Frostburg State University quarterback Graham Walker, who played at Woodgrove High School in Purcellville, has been named the DC Touchdown Club Washington Metro College Football Player of the Week.

Walker completed 22 of 27 passes for 395 yards and a school single-game record seven touchdowns as the Bobcats beat West Liberty, 56-3, to grab a share of the Mountain East Conference championship. Frostburg State finished the season 10-1; as a provisional Division II member, the Bobcats are not eligible for the NCAA playoffs.

Walker, a redshirt freshman, played a large role in Frostburg State’s success this season. He completed 143 of 249 passes for 2,395 yards and 25 touchdowns with 12 interceptions. He also rushed for three touchdowns.

“What Graham accomplished this fall as a freshman is just the tip of the iceberg,” Frostburg State Coach DeLane Fitzgerald said. “Once Graham learns how to read defenses better and know what to do with the ball when he is being blitzed, he’s going to make a huge leap as a college quarterback.”

At Woodgrove, Walker led the Wolverines to the Virginia 4A championship in 2018, passing for 347 yards and four touchdowns and rushing for 133 yards and another score in the state title victory.

This week’s DC Touchdown Club Washington Metro College Football Player of the Week Honor Roll is:

  • Shepherd WR Ryan Beach (Northwest HS) caught nine passes for 140 yards and one touchdown as the Rams beat Clarion, 55-0.

  • Emory & Henry WR Jermawn Ford Jr. (Suitland HS) caught five passes for 102 yards and two touchdowns as the Wasps beat Ferrum, 41-23.

  • Gallaudet LB Jacob Hartman made 12 tackles with three tackles for loss and one sack as the Bison lost to Castleton, 31-30.

  • Rhode Island QB Kasim Hill (St. John’s College HS) completed 12 of 23 passes for 221 yards and four touchdowns as the Rams beat New Hampshire, 28-3.

  • Monmouth QB Tony Muskett (West Springfield HS) completed 17 of 25 passes for 232 yards and four touchdowns as the Hawks beat Robert Morris, 44-7.

  • Maryland WR Chigoziem Okonkwo caught eight passes for 112 yards and two touchdowns in the Terrapins’ 40-21 loss to Michigan State.

  • Shenandoah CB Quante Redd (Severn School) made 13 tackles as the Hornets beat Washington & Lee, 14-6.

  • Bowie State DL Jonathan Ross (St. Charles HS) made 10 tackles with 3 ½ tackles for loss and two sacks as the Bulldogs won their third consecutive CIAA championship, 17-7 over Fayetteville State.