River Walker enters his second season with the Rangers after being hired in August 2023. He is the Quaterback's Coach / Recruiting Coordinator.
Prior to being hired at Northwestern Walker was the Wide Receivers / Tight Ends coach at Concord (WV) University. With the team, he managed and coached those position groups while assisting in the passing game with installation for game plans, and managing recruiting visits.
Walker was the starting quarterback for Midland (NE) University from 2020-2022 finishing with a record of 13-2, along with finishing in the top three in statistical quarterbacks for the GPAC. At Reedley (CA) College he was a First Team All-Conference. Reedley won back to back conference championships along with two bowl appearances winning one of them. Walker started his collegiate career signing with Delaware State signing out of high school as a quarterback, red-shirting his first year.
In 2017 Walker worked as a quarterback coach at DeBartolo Sports Academy training QB's nationwide, study film, and program development for players. Walker has coached eight players at the NCAA college level.
Walker graduated with his Bachelor's degree in Sports Management & Marketing with a minor in coaching at Midland University.
