One of the fast-rising prospects for the 2024 NFL draft, North Carolina wideout Tez Walker has made the most of his limited on-field time for the Tar Heels. Unfortunately, his time in UNC’s game against Georgia Tech was brought to a premature end.
Walker, who sat out the first four weeks due to an NCAA snafu, was crushed on a blindside hit after his third reception in the game. Walker fumbled and lay on the field for several minutes before slowly making his way to the sideline with help from trainers.
Maye delivers a dart but Tez Walker fumbles and is hurt, giving GT the ball with 2:54 left. Hope Tez is okay pic.twitter.com/cbU38d5wUY
— Ian Valentino (@NFLDraftStudy) October 29, 2023
After the game, Tar Heels head coach Mack Brown said that Walker was “aware and talking”, while North Carolina acknowledged the Kent State transfer was hospitalized for observation and testing.
An update from R.L. Bynum, who covers the Tar Heels,
I just talked to Tez Walker at the Atlanta airport, and he says he's doing fine but didn't get into any details. #UNC
— R.L. Bynum (@r.l.bynum on Threads) (@RL_Bynum) October 29, 2023
Walker has been a dynamic force since being declared eligible. His status for the coming weeks is not yet known.