Sidney Walton

CAREER Long and athletic defensive back from the state of Alabama ... Displays athleticism, showing the ability to utilize his length and physicality to his advantage ... A mainstay on special teams who has started to earn an increased role at safety, as well ... Played in nine career games. 2025 – FRESHMAN Notched one tackle at No. 6 Alabama (10/18) ... Posted a career-high three tackles and played 13 defensive snaps in win vs. Arkansas (10/11) ... Played a career-high 43 defensive snaps and tallied one tackle in win vs. UAB (9/20) ... Recorded his first two career tackles in home opener vs. ETSU (9/6) ... Made his Tennessee debut in season-opening win vs. Syracuse (8/30). HIGH SCHOOL & PERSONAL Long and athletic defensive back out of Moody High School in Alabama … A consensus top-30 player coming out of Alabama by all major recruiting services … No. 51 safety in the country according to ESPN … Rated a three-star prospect and the No. 71 safety in the nation by 247Sports … As a senior, recorded 64 tackles with eight tackles for loss and two sacks … Totaled 39 tackles as a junior in 2023 … Committed to the Vols in April 2024 … Chose Tennessee over 17 other Division I offers, including nine Power 4 schools … Coached by Jake Ganus … Was an early enrollee and participated in spring practices … X handle is @SidW23 … Instagram handle is @SidW23