Addison Walker joins the Mocs after gray shirting her first semester at Gardner-Webb; she will have all four years of her eligibility remaining at UTC
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Chattanooga volleyball capped of its signings on Wednesday when head coach Julie Torbett Thomas announced the team’s final addition to the 2025 roster, Addison Walker.
Walker, who was an early enrollment gray shirt at Gardner-Webb this past semester, comes to the Mocs with all four years of eligibility remaining as an outside hitter. The six-foot-two freshman from Parkland, Fl., was the No. 36 ranked prospect coming out of the state of Florida for the Class of 2025 according to PrepDig.
“Addison is the final piece to our puzzle and a big outside hitter with a heavy arm,” Coach Torbett Thomas said. “We originally recruited her as a junior in high school, but she chose to graduate early, which didn’t align with our needs at the time. That spring in a college gym, however, gave her a valuable head start—mentally and physically—without using a year of eligibility.
“I really wanted another freshman who could train for four years and grow with the program. Addison fits that mold perfectly. Her early college experience, combined with her long-term potential, makes her a tremendous fir for UTC volleyball.”
Walker was a standout for Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, receiving numerous All-County Team selections from the likes of the Sun Sentinel and the Miami Herald over the course of her playing career. Walker also received MSDHS’s Offensive MVP award in back-to-back seasons as a junior and senior.
The Parkland, Fl., native was named to VBall Recruiter’s Top Player List for the Class of 2025 while also being a multi-time invitee to USA Volleyball Team Florida Selection Camp as well as USA Volleyball National Team Development Program Training. Walker also wrapped up her time at Marjory Stoneman Douglas with a little hardware, having led the Eagles to the Florida District 14 title as a senior.
Walker has also built up a resume in the classroom that rivals her resume on the volleyball court, with Walker graduating from Marjory Stoneman Douglas early with a perfect 4.0 GPA. She is also a member of the National Honor Society.
Addison Walker, born January 7, 2007, is the daughter of Ray and Kelly Walker. She also has two siblings: Brooke and Storm. Ray (father) played quarterback at the University of Nebraska – Omaha, while her grandfather Kevin O’Riordan played college basketball at the University of Miami (FL). Addison is currently undecided on what she will study while attending UTC.