Belleville cornerback Adrian Walker Jr. went viral for an absolutely absurd interception Sunday against Southfield Arts & Tech.
The Belleville Tigers faced off against the Southfield A&T Warriors in the Michigan Division I state championship game held at Ford Field in Detroit, Mich.
Southfield, up 6-0 late into the first quarter, was facing 2nd-and-9 from their own 12-yard line. Quarterback Isaiah Marshall tried to find wide receiver Tashi Braceful for a first down. Marshall’s pass was perfectly anticipated by Walker, who got his hands on the pigskin.
Walker didn’t get a clean grab at first. The initial bobble led the Belleville corner to make one of the most ridiculous interceptions this year — at any level.
.@adrianwalkerjr_ just made one of the best one-handed interceptions you will see 😮#MIFTBL | @ThinkFordFirst pic.twitter.com/dg2141LKJG
— FanDuel Sports Network Detroit (@FanDuelSN_DET) November 27, 2023
Walker is rated as a 3-star recruit by 247 Sports for the class of 2025. The 5’10” prospect plays both cornerback and wide receiver for Belleville.
Despite the incredible play, Walker’s Tigers lost 36-32 in the state championship.
Belleville came into Sunday’s championship game as a heavy favorite with a 13-0 record. The Tigers had won the last two state titles thanks in large part to top-ranked high school QB prospect Bryce Underwood.
Southfield A&T pulled off the upset win after a strong 12-1 campaign and a gritty performance in the state semifinals against West Bloomfield. The 2023 state title is their first in school history.
