Devontez Walker
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Moving on to NFL
Walker announced Friday that he will opt out of playing for North Carolina in the Dec. 27 matchup with West Virginia in the Duke's Mayo Bowl as he begins preparations for the 2024 NFL Draft, Jeremiah Holloway of 247Sports.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Walker had a fifth season of collegiate eligibility remaining in 2024, but after recently accepting an invite to the Reese's Senior Bowl, the writing was on the wall for him to move on to the professional ranks. His decision to skip out on North Carolina's bowl game doesn't come as a major surprise, either, as Walker was reluctant to risk an injury that might jeopardize his draft stock. Despite sitting out North Carolina's first four games of the 2023 season while waiting on the NCAA to grant him a waiver to play for the Tar Heels, Walker still turned in a standout campaign when he was available. Over his eight appearances, Walker recorded 41 receptions for 699 yards and seven touchdowns on 72 targets.
Walker had a fifth season of collegiate eligibility remaining in 2024, but after recently accepting an invite to the Reese's Senior Bowl, the writing was on the wall for him to move on to the professional ranks. His decision to skip out on North Carolina's bowl game doesn't come as a major surprise, either, as Walker was reluctant to risk an injury that might jeopardize his draft stock. Despite sitting out North Carolina's first four games of the 2023 season while waiting on the NCAA to grant him a waiver to play for the Tar Heels, Walker still turned in a standout campaign when he was available. Over his eight appearances, Walker recorded 41 receptions for 699 yards and seven touchdowns on 72 targets.
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2023 Fantasy Outlook
A transfer from Kent State, Walker seems the favorite to lay claim to top receiving duties in an uptempo Tar Heels offense that threw the ball 524 times during the 2022 campaign. While offensive coordinator Phil Longo left for Wisconsin, the offense should remain relatively similar, and star quarterback Drake Maye returns under center as one of the best signal-callers in the country. Walker finished with 58 grabs for 921 yards and 11 touchdowns last season and should have another monster season in store. However, there is some concern surrounding his status for the season, as the NCAA has reportedly denied his immediate eligibility waiver for 2023. The school has appealed the decision, but drafting the wideout certainly carries some risk at this point.
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Finds end zone in loss
Walker tallied two receptions (on eight targets) for 29 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 39-20 defeat against North Carolina State.
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Modest production in loss
Walker notched four receptions (on 10 targets) for 70 yards during Saturday's 31-20 defeat versus Clemson.
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Receiving leader in win
Walker caught seven of 11 targets for 162 yards during Saturday's 47-45 overtime victory versus Duke.
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Logs 41 receiving yards
Walker (undisclosed) logged two receptions for 41 yards during North Carolina's 59-7 win Saturday against Campbell.
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Not warming with starters
Walker (undisclosed) isn't warming up with the first-team offense ahead of Saturday's game versus Campbell, Inside Carolina reports.
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