Masaddiq Walton

High School: Earned selection to the Virginian-Pilot's First-Team All-Beach District squad as a junior and senior ... An all-state honoree in 2013 as a team captain ... A four-year letterman for coach Chris Scott at Ocean Lakes, a program which also produced current Pirate Demetri McGill (DL) ... Helped Dolphins to a 12-1 record and state playoff appearance during senior year ... OLHS advanced to the semifinals before falling 23-20 to Colonial Forge ... Was a two-way player during prep career, lining up as a defensive end and offensive tackle ... Was part of an Ocean Lakes squad that posted a 14-1 record in 2012 and an 8-3-1 mark in 2011 ... Committed to the Pirates on Aug. 9 ... Also recruited by Navy ... Reportedly turned in a broad jump of 9'9", a squat lift of 500 pounds, a bench press of 315 and a 40 time of 4.69 ... Picked up additional letters in track (shot put).

Personal: Full name is Masaddiq Izhaar Walton ... Born Jan. 25, 1996 at Virginia Beach, Va. ... Son of Harvey and Cecilia Walton ... An honor roll performer in the classroom ... Plans to major in engineering ... Cousin Bucky Hodges, who played at Virginia Beach's Salem High School, is currently a quarterback in the Virginia Tech program.