2025 Interview with Landon Walker from North Catholic H/S (PA.)

 

Landon Walker

North Catholic High School (PA.)

Offensive Tackle and Defensive Tackle

2026

6’5 290

Jersey Number: 77

Awards won or earned: 2nd Team All-Conference OT

Who has been the biggest influence in your life as far as playing football goes?

All credit goes to my mom; she has been the main person motivating me throughout my career.

What has been the biggest lesson that you have learned from playing football?

Hard work and effort are what you need to have at all levels of life.

With this being your final high school football season, have you made any changes in your preparation for the season?

I have been focusing heavily on footwork speed and agility a lot more than I previously had.

Which game are you looking forward to the most this season? Explain.

Easily the Avonworth game; every single year here we have yet to beat them. Last year it was a much closer game than my freshman and sophomore years.

Who is the toughest teammate to square off against in practice?

In previous years it was Roman Sylvester; he plays with a lot of heart, and he’s a strong kid. This upcoming season, I'm looking forward to battling it out with Max Lindner.

What part of your game do you believe is the strongest?

Any double team or second-level block, most likely.

Which part of your game do you need to improve on the most to become a better player?

My pass protection is up there and is very important to me. I need to get better footwork and speed.

What makes you a good teammate?

I’m always there for everyone. I try my best to motivate the team when I can. I try my best to be as reliable on the field as possible.

Who is the best team that you have faced, along with the thing that made them so good?

My sophomore year of high school, my first year starting on varsity, we played Aliquippa in week 4, and it was rough. Great all-around team at every position, mainly the dominance of their running back at the time Tikey Hayes

Which type of weather is the toughest as a lineman to play in?

I honestly love to play in the cold, rain, and snow. The worst would have to be blistering heat because of how draining it is on the body.

If you are invited to play in any of the all-star games after the season, will you?

I most likely would end up playing, not entirely sure.

If you are hearing from any colleges about playing at the next level, could you name a few?

Recruiting has been a bit lackluster lately. I've talked back and forth with a few places, but nothing much though.

What is your game day routine?

Normally sit in the locker room as long as possible, stretch a little bit in there, and listen to music through headphones specifically. No over-the-top loud music, just some slower, calmer music to lock in and focus on my task at hand.

Who is your favorite athlete?

The GOAT Trenton Williams is the textbook definition of the best offensive tackle to ever play the game.

What are your favorite and least favorite types of music?

Favorite is rap, a little bit of classic rock, and country. I honestly don’t really dislike any kinds of music.