Competing in the long jump for the first time ever as a collegian, Walker-Khan made himself the early-season NEC favorite. The rookie Blackbird leapt 7.18m (23’ 6.75”) at the NYC Gotham Cup on January 10. The mark placed him second amongst collegiate entries at the meet and it currently leads the NEC by 28 centimeters. He also ranks fourth amongst NEC leaders in the 400m dash.