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Jersey Number 26
Sidney Walton
- Position:
- DB
- Ht./Wt.:
- 6-1 / 196
- Class:
- Freshman
- Hometown:
- Moody, Ala.
- High School:
- Moody
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 in increased role at safety, as well ... A consensus top-30 player coming out of Alabama by all major recruiting services ... Played in six career games2025 – FRESHMAN
Posted a career-high three tackles and played 13 defensive snaps in win vs. Arkansas (10/11) ... Played a career-high 43 denfensive 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 … Displays athleticism, showing the ability to utilize his length and physicality to his advantage in press coverage … 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 @SidW23FB | Tyre West Media Availability (10.14.25)
Tuesday, October 14
FB | Daevin Hobbs Media Availability (10.14.25)
Tuesday, October 14
FB | Mike Matthews Media Availability (10.14.25)
Tuesday, October 14
FB | De'Rail Sims Press Conference (10.14.25)
Tuesday, October 14
