Walter Rouse Explained

Walter Rouse
Current Team:Minnesota Vikings
Number:78
Position:Offensive tackle
Birth Date:9 March 2001
Birth Place:Silver Spring, Maryland, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:6
Weight Lb:313
High School:Sidwell Friends School
College:Stanford (2019–2022)
Oklahoma (2023)
Draftyear:2024
Draftround:6
Draftpick:177
Pastteams:
Status:Active
Pfr:R/RousWa00

Walter Rouse (born March 9, 2001) is an American football offensive tackle for the Minnesota Vikings of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Stanford Cardinal and the Oklahoma Sooners.

Early life and high school

Rouse attended high school at Sidwell Friends School.[1] Coming out of high school, Rouse was rated as a three-star recruit, where he decided to commit to play college football for the Stanford Cardinal.[2] [3]

College career

Stanford

During Rouse's freshman season in 2019, he played in 12 games while making 11 starts.[4] During the covid shortened 2020 season, Rouse would start all six games for the Cardinal.[5] In 2021, Rouse would play in and start all 12 games for Stanford.[6] During the 2022 season, Rouse played in and started ten games for the Cardinal.[7] For his performance on the 2022 season, Rouse earned honorable mention all Pac-12 honors.[8]

During Rouse's career at Stanford, he played in 40 games while making 39 starts.[9] [10]

Oklahoma

Rouse initially decided to transfer to play for the Nebraska Cornhuskers.[11] [12] However, Rouse decided to flip his commitment to play for the Oklahoma Sooners.[13] [14] During the 2023 season, Rouse played in and started all 12 games for the Sooners, where for his performance he was named Big-12 honorable mention.[15] After the conclusion of the 2023 season, Rouse declared for the 2024 NFL draft.[16]

Personal life

Rouse is the grandson of former NBA player Vic Rouse, who is most famous for hitting the game-winning shot as time expired in the overtime period of the 1963 NCAA championship game.[17] [18]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Stephen Forrester. LinkedIn . 29 April 2024.
  2. Web site: Blanchat . Jack . 3-star OL Walter Rouse commits to Stanford . Rule of Tree . 14 September 2018 . 15 February 2024.
  3. Web site: Rayburn . Jacob . Stanford gets commitment from high upside OT Walter Rouse . Rivals.com . 14 September 2018 . 15 February 2024.
  4. Web site: Hanich . Michael . Walter Rouse, veteran Stanford OL transfer, announces B1G commitment . Saturday Tradition . 12 January 2023 . 14 February 2024.
  5. NFL Draft Profile: Walter Rouse, Offensive Lineman . Sports Illustrated . 31 July 2022 . 14 February 2024.
  6. Hoover . John . Smart, Experienced and Big Only Begin to Describe Oklahoma OT Walter Rouse . Sports Illustrated . 7 April 2023 . 14 February 2024.
  7. Hoover . John . Oklahoma Lands Commitment from Stanford Offensive Lineman . Sports Illustrated . 14 January 2023 . 14 February 2024.
  8. Web site: Sipple . Steven . Three takes on Nebraska's addition of Walter Rouse from the transfer portal . On3.com . 12 January 2023 . 14 February 2024.
  9. Web site: Callahan . Sean . Nebraska picks up transfer portal commitment from Stanford offensive lineman Walter Rouse . On3.com . 12 January 2023 . 14 February 2024.
  10. Web site: Sjuts . Kevin . Stanford lineman Rouse commits to Huskers . KOLN . 12 January 2023 . 14 February 2024.
  11. Web site: Lederman . Eli . Sooners transfer OT Walter Rouse is at peace with his portal flip from Nebraska to OU . Tulsa World . 16 February 2023 . 14 February 2024.
  12. Web site: Bland . Evan . Stanford transfer Walter Rouse commits to Nebraska . Omaha World-Herald . 11 January 2023 . 14 February 2024.
  13. Web site: Lederman . Eli . Transfer OT Walter Rouse, a key piece on the offensive line, off on the right foot at OU . Tulsa World . 10 August 2023 . 14 February 2024.
  14. Web site: Tineo . Andrew . Oklahoma adds key offensive lineman: Stanford transfer Walter Rouse . Dallas News . 14 January 2023 . 14 February 2024.
  15. Web site: Martinez . Justin . February 13, 2024 . Oklahoma football: Former Sooners invited to 2024 NFL Combine . 14 February 2024 . The Oklahoman.
  16. Web site: Schultz . Nick . Oklahoma OL Walter Rouse declares for 2024 NFL Draft . On3.com . 2 January 2024 . 14 February 2024.
  17. Web site: Aber . Ryan . September 26, 2023 . OU football: Walter Rouse's push highlights OL play vs Cincinnati . 14 February 2024 . The Oklahoman.
  18. Web site: OU football OL Walter Rouse's road to Sooners . The Oklahoman . 14 February 2024.

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