Romelo Walker is a cornerback for Northern Illinois standing 6'1" and weighing 195 pounds. The Orlando, Florida native from Olympia High School joined the Huskies as a redshirt sophomore. At the high school level, Walker earned first team All-State honors as a senior in 2023 and was selected to two All-Conference teams. He redshirted during the 2024 season. In 2025, Walker appeared in three games on special teams against Toledo, UMass, and Western Michigan, recording one tackle total.