BOULDER — Arden Walker had a foothold in Missouri, but he saw the possibility of a trampoline in Boulder.

Walker, a Cherry Creek High School product and son of a former star Buffs defensive lineman, made an impact as a redshirt freshman for the Tigers in the SEC, playing in 12 games and starting the final two contests of 2022. But then Walker decided to transfer to CU, where he turned a decent sophomore campaign into a breakout season as a junior last fall.

Now the bar is raised once more. In his final year of eligibility, Walker asserts he wants to be “one of the best players in the country” on an experienced CU defensive line that expects to be a strength of the team.

“It was a faith-based decision to transfer to CU. I took a chance on myself, especially leaving the SEC, which is th

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