There was no bigger hype in spring ball in Ann Arbor than that for one specific Michigan football player.
All of the talk all spring was about Wolverines wide receiver Amorion Walker, who was moving from offense to defense and would play cornerback. Lofty expectations were heaped upon him. Jim Harbaugh called Walker a unicorn, raving about his potential as a long, rangy, speedy corner. His coaches also sung his praises.
But Walker never became that next, great starter. He did not follow in nickel back Mike Sainristil’s footsteps.
And apparently Walker is looking for another opportunity; he has entered the transfer portal.
Michigan second-year DB Amorion Walker has entered the transfer portal, @mzenitz and I have learned for @247Sports.
Walker has played both wide receiver and DB in his time with the Wolverines. https://t.co/aUcTLUV2yV pic.twitter.com/Q0V5NtTvms
— Chris Hummer (@chris_hummer) January 11, 2024
Walker is a loss on both sides of the ball. Michigan could use a tall, speedy receiver or a corner opposite Will Johnson. A Louisiana native’s departure means two of the three receivers Michigan brought in via the 2022 class are leaving. Darrius Clemons has also decided to enter the portal.