North Carolina A&T

Brings tons of talent to the future of the Aggies quarterback position ... Backed up one of the top prep quarterbacks in Pennsylvania before stepping into the starting position as a senior and putting together a terrific season ... Became the first black starting quarterback at Central Catholic during his senior season … Comes from an athletic family ... His father, Anthony, played at Slippery Rock, and his cousin played at Notre Dame … Got a chance to play briefly during the 2025 season thanks to a serious of injuries at the quarterback position.

2025 Season: Played in one game during the season, but that one game was memorable … Walls entered the game after starting quarterback Champ Long and his backup Braxton Thomas both sustained season-ending injuries by the middle of the second quarter … Walls entered the game with 7:29 remaining in the first half and completed two of four passes for 14 yards … He also ran three times for three yards … Unfortunately, he sustained a season-ending injury during the contest.
 

High School: Played high school football at Central Catholic under head coach Ryan Lehmeier ... As a senior, earned first-team All-State and all-conference while leading Central Catholic to a regional championship ... Also led Central Catholic to the state championship game ... Threw for 2,625 yards and 12 touchdowns as a senior.

Personal: Full name is JyArie Walls ... He is the son of Tammy Kober and Anthony Walls and was born on May 25, 2007 ... Has two younger siblings ... He is a business and sports management major, and enjoys the major because it keeps him close to sports ... His pregame ritual is praying and listening to music, and his prized possession is perhaps his cleats.