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The Blues picked up a future second-round pick from Gold Coast for pick 28, meaning they head into 2027 with two first- and second-round picks.
Ison, who many recruiters thought could go inside the top 30, slid to pick 47 when North Melbourne finally bid on him.
Ison joined small forward Talor Byrne at Carlton, along with prodigious talent Harry Dean, son of legendary Carlton figure Peter Dean.
“I spent a fair bit of time with him [Harry Dean] last night after the draft … he and his family … it was a great experience, to be honest,” Blues football boss Chris Davies said.
“He’s such a humble lad but clearly such a competitive person, as well. He wants to get better, and he wants to get better quick and, from what I’ve seen, Peter isn’t going to let him rest on his laurels.”
Davies said the club was excited to welcome Walker in 12 months’ time.
Harry Dean celebrates with his family at the draft. Credit: Louis Trerise
“He will be a significant player. He’s obviously got another year to develop but from what we’ve seen he’s a great talent and, from that standpoint, it’s great to have him tied to the club. We need to work with him next year and make sure he’s the best version of himself that he can be for when 2027 comes around.
“But we think he’s a real talent, and that’s why we are so pleased to end this trade and draft period with a fair bit of collateral for next year as well.”