When it appeared that everything was smooth sailing for the North Carolina Tar Heels, news broke that the NCAA declined transfer wide receiver [autotag]Devontez ‘Tez’ Walker’s[/autotag] waiver for immediate eligibility.
The decision left fans shocked, confused, and saddened, especially when the reasoning was flawed. According to the NCAA, Walker does not meet the requirements due to multiple transfers. However, Mack Brown argues that Walker only played for Kent State after his initial choice, NC Central, canceled its season due to Covid, so he should be considered a one-time transfer.
After the breaking news, UNC released a press release including a statement from Walker on the NCAA’s decision to decline his waiver for immediate eligibility.
A statement from Tez Walker đ pic.twitter.com/x0CIrWGkfG
— Carolina Football (@UNCFootball) August 8, 2023
Walker was recently named to the Biletnikoff Award Watch List. So, you can rest assured that UNC will do everything possible to get Walker running routes in Carolina blue this season.