FNF Southern Quality Ford Dealers Scholar-Athlete of the Week: Destrehan RB Bruce Walker

Destrehan, La. (WGNO)- Bruce Walker’s infectious personality and work ethic shine on and off the field as a Destrehan running back with a 4.0 GPA and 24 on the ACT.

“I take a lot of pride in it, it’s something I put a lot of effort into,” Walker said. “Like how I put effort into football and making the team better. It just helps me stay focused and be a great person.”

“Bruce embodies everything that we talk about as it relates to a true student-athlete,” Destrehan head football coach Marcus Scott said. “Whenever you have kids who have their priorities together and put their academics first and put the same effort on the field, it’s a joy as a coach to see it transpire.”

Along with his academic accomplishments, he takes pride in serving as a Destrehan student ambassador.

“It’s very important because I get to represent the school and help out with a lot of things like the underclassmen,” Walker said. “Helping them and teaching them about Destrehan pride. I take it very, very seriously.”

Walker is preparing for a future in mechanical engineering, a field he has been passionate about since a young age.

“Ever since I started working in the shop with my dad when I was eight, that built my interest in machines early on,” Walker said.

He hopes to go to Case Western Reserve University or Ohio State.

Destrehan’s Bruce Walker is our Friday Night Football Scholar Athlete of the Week, brought to you by your Southern Quality Ford dealers.