Player Name: Jacob Walkowiak
School: Palmerton
Class Of: 2027
Primary Position: Free Safety
Secondary Position(s): Slot
Jersey Number: 8
Height: 5’8
Weight: 155
GPA: 4.4
Other Sports: Track and Field
Varsity Starting Experience: 2 years
Honors:
Times News All Area Team
Morning Call Honorable Mention
Leadership and Sportsmanship Awards Palmerton football team
2025 Stats:
74 tackles, 50 assists, 24 solo, averaged 6.7 tackles per game; 2 pass deflections, 1 forced fumble, 1 fumble recovery
Coach’s Comment: Jacob is a 2 year starter and was chosen a captain as a junior. He makes all our defensive calls to get us in and out of coverages from his free safety position while also being able to run support. For the 2025 season, he was our teams leading tackler as he reads and reacts well to his keys. He is a downhill player who is always hustling. We look forward to having his experience and leadership back for the 2025 season.
Photo courtesy of Amelia Buck