2025 Interview with Latavis (TJ) Walker Jr. from Buena High School (ARI)


 

Latavis (TJ) Walker Jr.

Buena High School (ARI)

SS/WR

6-0, 185

Jersey # 11

Awards won or earned: Voted Defense Player of the Year for the team and 2nd Team All-Southern Region LB

Post a small recap of last season with personal highlights and any other big moments you have and/or memories you have from last season, whether it be a game, the bus ride to or from the game, or any other thing that sticks out.

It was the 1st round of the playoffs. I had an amazing game on both sides of the ball: 137 yards receiving, 7 tackles 82ds on a pick-six. Plus it was the first playoff home win in 40 years.

Who or what got you started playing football?

My dad got me into football; he played college football.

What keeps you motivated to play the game?

I really want to play college football at the next level.

What are your personal goals for the 2025 season?

I want to have 800 yards receiving, over 90 tackles, and 5 interceptions. I want to make 1st team on both sides plus win a state championship.

What are you going to miss the most from the 2025 class?

Playing with my teammates that I have been playing with since I was 10 years old

What is the toughest part of practice?

Just continue to grind day in and day out.

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

I am athletic and can play many positions on the field.

Going into this coming season, what has been your biggest moment as a high school football player?

Just getting recruited being in a small town.

What is your favorite weather to play in?

Heat love it.

What position do you believe you are best at?

Playing Strong Safety

What did you learn about yourself last season that you can use to be better this season?

That we can play with anybody in 5A, we should have beat the #1 team last year. What makes you a good teammate?

Keep everyone laughing and having fun.


Could you share with everyone some of the schools you are hearing from as far as your recruiting goes?

I just got offered by UWRV. Have some interest from New Mexico, Western Mexico, and NAU.

Outside of sports, what are you doing for fun?

Having fun with my friends playing the video game.

What are your favorite and least favorite NFL teams?

Dallas Cowboys

Arizona or Arizona State?

Arizona State



 

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