Justin Walley
Career Summary
Justin Walley is a cornerback from D'Iberville, Mississippi, who played at Minnesota before Indianapolis selected him in the third round of the 2025 NFL Draft.
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Early Life
Walley is from D'Iberville, Mississippi.
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High School
Walley attended D'Iberville High School in D'Iberville, Mississippi.
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College Career
Walley appeared in 49 games with 42 starts over four seasons at Minnesota, totaling 155 tackles, seven interceptions, 27 pass breakups, three forced fumbles and four fumble recoveries. He started 10 games in 2024 and recorded 42 tackles, two interceptions, 10 pass breakups and a sack.
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Path to the NFL
After four seasons and 42 starts at Minnesota, Walley entered the 2025 NFL Draft. Indianapolis selected him in Round 3 with the 80th overall pick.
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NFL Career
The Indianapolis Colts selected Walley with the 80th overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft and signed him as part of their rookie class in May 2025.
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Career Accomplishments
Walley was a Freshman All-American in 2021, earned honorable mention All-Big Ten honors in 2023 and was a second-team All-Big Ten selection in 2024. He also earned Academic All-Big Ten recognition twice.
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Playing Style
Colts scouting notes described Walley as an outside cornerback with proven ball production; he recorded a 54.0 passer rating allowed when targeted in 2024 and ran a 4.40-second 40-yard dash at the NFL Scouting Combine.
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