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Nation’s top defensive lineman, 5-star Walter Nolen names his updated top schools

Michael Wayne Bratton

By Michael Wayne Bratton

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Considering his lofty recruiting grade, Walter Nolen could attend school at any major college football program in the country.

After taking several visits to college campuses across the country during the month of June, the Tennessee native has narrowed his options down to a select few as Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Tennessee and Michigan have all made the cut for the five-star lineman.

Nolen updated his recruitment on Friday after visiting each of the schools listed in his top five in June.

The 6-foot-4, 300-pound Nolen is rated as the No. 3 overall prospect in the country and the No. 1 defensive lineman for the 2022 recruiting cycle according to 247Sports Composite Rankings.

The Tennessee native plays for St. Benedict-Auburndale in Cordova, Tenn. His head coach is for former Volunteer defensive lineman Marlon Walls.

To get an idea of why Nolen is such a coveted prospect, check out his junior season highlight reel:

Michael Wayne Bratton

A graduate of the University of Tennessee, Michael Wayne Bratton oversees the news coverage for Saturday Down South. Michael previously worked for FOX Sports and NFL.com

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