University of Minnesota Athletics

2019 Football Roster

gophers kicker Brock Walker (34)
Jersey Number 34

Brock Walker

  • Position:
    K
  • Ht./Wt.:
    5-10 / 200
  • Hometown:
    Sioux Falls, S.D.
  • High School:
    Washington
  • Class:
    Redshirt Freshman
PRONUNCIATION

HONORS:
Academic All-Big Ten (2021, 2020, 2019)
Big Ten Distinguished Scholar (2019-20)

2021 • JUNIOR SEASON: Did not see game action.

2020 • SOPHOMORE SEASON: Competed in four games • made 2-of-3 field goals and 12-of-14 PATs • kicked off five times. Game-by-Game: Connected on three PATs and made a 29-yard field goal against Michigan • made a 25-yard field goal and five PATs at Maryland • attempted one field goal against Iowa • made four PATs against Purdue. 

2019 • FRESHMAN SEASON: Played in five games and totaled 15 points (3 FG, 6 PAT) • kicked off six times. Game-by-Game: Made his Minnesota and collegiate debut against Maryland and connected on a point-after attempt • attempted and made his first career field goal (26 yards) and made four point-after attempts against Penn State • made two field goals (20 and 24 yards) and missed one (50 yards) at Iowa • attempted one onside kick against Wisconsin • kicked off five times in an Outback Bowl win against Auburn.

2018: Redshirted • did not see any game action. 

HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Washington High School in Sioux Falls, S.D. • received a 4.5 star kicker rating from Kohl's • wore No. 20 for the Warriors • helped lead team to three straight 11AAA state championships • as a senior, named first-team All-State as a defensive back after totaling 88 tackles, 12 tackles for loss and three interceptions • made 19 of 27 field goal attempts, which included a 45-yarder • named team special team’s MVP in 2015, 2016 and 2017 and was named defensive back MVP in 2017 • South Dakota state record holder for career point-after attempts (167) and career points by a kicker (224) • named to the National Honor Society, was an Honor Roll student every semester of high school and 2017 Academic All State • coached by Chad Stadem • also lettered in track and field and wrestling. 

PERSONAL: Son of Tim and Heather Walker • has three sisters (Whitney, Amy, and Ellie) • father, Tim, played football at Butler University. 
Highlights: Gophers 66, Northwestern State 0
Saturday, September 06
Sights & Sounds: Gophers-Demons
Saturday, September 06
Game Trailer: Gophers-Demons
Friday, September 05
Coach Fleck Previews Northwestern State
Monday, September 01