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Devontez Walker
No. 81 – Baltimore Ravens
PositionWide receiver
Roster statusActive
Personal information
Born (2001-06-19) June 19, 2001 (age 25)
Charlotte, North Carolina, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Listed weight198 lb (90 kg)
Career information
High schoolWest Charlotte
College
NFL draft2024: 4th round, 113th overall pick
Career history
Awards and highlights
Career NFL statistics as of 2025
Receptions7
Receiving yards157
Touchdowns4
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Devontez "Tez" Walker (born June 19, 2001) is an American professional football wide receiver for the Baltimore Ravens of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Kent State Golden Flashes and North Carolina Tar Heels.

Early life

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Walker was born on June 19, 2001, in Charlotte, North Carolina, later attending West Charlotte High School.[1] In Walker's high school career, he brought in 48 receptions for 923 yards and 2 touchdowns. Walker also played on defense, racking up 36 tackles, ten pass deflections, and six interceptions.[2] Walker committed to play college football at North Carolina Central.[3]

College career

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North Carolina Central

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Enrolling at North Carolina Central in 2020, Walker did not play in any games as the FCS season had been canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[4]

Kent State

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Walker transferred to Kent State in 2021.[5] He made his collegiate debut in week one of the 2021 season, where he caught one pass for three yards, as Kent State was defeated by #6 Texas A&M 41–10.[6] In the team's bowl game, Walker caught one pass for 74 yards and a touchdown in Kent State's Golden Flashes' 52–38 loss against Wyoming.[7] Walker finished the 2021 season with five receptions for 124 yards and a touchdown.[8]

The 2022 season was a strong one for Walker. Against reigning national champions Georgia, Walker had one of the best performances of his career, with seven receptions for 106 yards and a touchdown, but Kent State lost to the Bulldogs 39–22.[9] Walker had good performances the following two weeks, catching six passes for 107 yards against Ohio,[10] and 11 receptions for 159 yards and two touchdowns in a loss to Miami (OH), 27–24.[11][12] In the team's season finale, Walker scored the game-winning touchdown, catching five passes for 84 yards, as Kent State ended the season with a win against Buffalo.[13][14]

Walker finished his 2022 season with 58 receptions for 921 yards and 11 touchdowns, while also adding 29 yards and a touchdown on the ground, and was named first team All-MAC.[15][16][17]

Following the conclusion of the season and the departure of head coach Sean Lewis, Walker entered the transfer portal.[18]

North Carolina

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After departing Kent State, Walker returned to his home state, transferring to North Carolina.[19][20] Walker was named to the 2023 Preseason All ACC Team.[21][22] In a controversial and highly criticized decision, the NCAA ruled Walker a two-time transfer, and he was initially denied eligibility for 2023.[23][24] After missing four games due to the issue, Walker's eligibility was reinstated for the remainder of the 2023 season.[25]

Walker returned to action against Syracuse and played in eight games, catching 41 passes for 699 yards and seven touchdowns. He caught six passes for 132 yards and three touchdowns in his second game back against Miami.[26] Walker declared for the NFL draft after the conclusion of the regular season, opting out of the Duke's Mayo Bowl in the process.[27]

Professional career

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Pre-draft measurables
Height Weight Arm length Hand span Wingspan 40-yard dash 10-yard split 20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Vertical jump Broad jump
6 ft 1+1⁄2 in
(1.87 m)		 193 lb
(88 kg)		 33+1⁄4 in
(0.84 m)		 9+1⁄8 in
(0.23 m)		 6 ft 7+1⁄8 in
(2.01 m)		 4.36 s 1.54 s 2.52 s 4.30 s 40.5 in
(1.03 m)		 11 ft 2 in
(3.40 m)
All values from NFL Combine/Pro Day[28][29]

Walker was selected by the Baltimore Ravens in the fourth round, 113th overall, of the 2024 NFL draft.[30] The Ravens acquired the pick in a trade that sent Morgan Moses to the New York Jets.[31] On December 15, 2024, in a Week 15 game against the New York Giants, Walker caught his first NFL career reception and touchdown after Lamar Jackson threw a 21-yard pass on 3rd down. The Ravens would later defeat the Giants 35–14.[32] That would be the only offensive statistic Walker had during the regular season, as he spent most of his time on special teams when he was not made inactive.[33]

Walker entered the 2025 campaign as one of Baltimore's auxiliary wide receivers. He recorded two receptions for 26 yards and two touchdowns in a 41–17 victory over the Cleveland Browns in Week 2.[34]

In Week 18 Walker scored the opening touchdown against the Pittsburgh Steelers. He recorded two receptions for 46 yards and a touchdown in a 24-26 loss.[35][36][37]

References

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  1. ^ "Devontez Walker, WR North Carolina". dynastyleaguefootball.com. Archived from the original on August 15, 2023. Retrieved August 15, 2023.
  2. ^ "Devontez Walker's Stats". MaxPreps.com. Archived from the original on August 4, 2023. Retrieved August 4, 2023.
  3. ^ "Devontez Walker, North Carolina Central, Wide Receiver". 247Sports. Archived from the original on October 16, 2025. Retrieved August 4, 2023.
  4. ^ "Devontez Walker". Kent State University Athletics. Archived from the original on August 4, 2023. Retrieved August 4, 2023.
  5. ^ "2021 College football Transfer Portal". 247Sports. Retrieved August 4, 2023.
  6. ^ "O'Neal has 2 interceptions, No. 6 Texas A&M routs Kent State". CBS Sports. Associated Press. September 5, 2021. Archived from the original on August 5, 2023. Retrieved August 4, 2023.
  7. ^ Thorburn, Ryan (December 21, 2021). "Levi Williams leads Wyoming to Famous Idaho Potato Bowl victory over Kent State". Casper Star-Tribune. Retrieved August 4, 2023.
  8. ^ "Dovontez Walker 2021 Game Log". College Football at Sports-Reference.com. Archived from the original on August 4, 2023. Retrieved August 4, 2023.
  9. ^ "No. 1 Georgia could be falling after 39-22 win over Kent St". CBSSports.com. Associated Press. September 25, 2022. Archived from the original on August 4, 2023. Retrieved August 4, 2023.
  10. ^ "Kent State tops Ohio in overtime 31-24". CBSSports.com. Associated Press. October 1, 2022. Archived from the original on August 5, 2023. Retrieved August 4, 2023.
  11. ^ "Miami (OH) blunts late Kent St. rally in 27-24 win". CBSSports.com. Associated Press. October 8, 2022. Archived from the original on August 5, 2023. Retrieved August 4, 2023.
  12. ^ "Miami (OH) blunts late Kent St. rally in 27-24 win". AP News. October 8, 2022. Retrieved August 4, 2023.
  13. ^ "Kent State rallies to beat Buffalo 30-27 in OT". The Toronto Star. Associated Press. November 26, 2022. Archived from the original on August 4, 2023. Retrieved August 4, 2023.
  14. ^ "Kent State rallies to beat Buffalo 30-27 in OT". CBSSports.com. Associated Press. November 26, 2022. Archived from the original on August 4, 2023. Retrieved August 4, 2023.
  15. ^ "Devontez Walker 2022 Game Log". College Football at Sports-Reference.com. Archived from the original on August 4, 2023. Retrieved August 4, 2023.
  16. ^ Thomas, George M. (November 30, 2022). "Akron football linebacker Bubba Arslanian, Kent State receiver Dante Cephas honored by MAC". Akron Beacon-Journal. Archived from the original on August 4, 2023. Retrieved August 4, 2023.
  17. ^ "MAC Announces 2022 Postseason Football Awards & All-Conference Teams". Get Some Maction. December 29, 2022. Retrieved August 4, 2023.
  18. ^ Olson, Max (December 9, 2022). "Kent State WR Devontez Walker has entered the portal". The Athletic. Archived from the original on December 13, 2024. Retrieved August 4, 2023.
  19. ^ Baucom, Bryant (December 21, 2022). "Kent State transfer Devontez Walker commits to UNC". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved August 4, 2023.
  20. ^ Callahan, Don (December 21, 2022). "Transfer WR Devontez Walker Commits to UNC". 247Sports. Archived from the original on December 13, 2024. Retrieved August 4, 2023.
  21. ^ "Clemson Leads With Seven on All-ACC Preseason Team; UNC's Maye Projected as POTY". Atlantic Coast Conference. August 2, 2023. Archived from the original on August 4, 2023. Retrieved August 4, 2023.
  22. ^ Treash, Anthony (July 17, 2023). "2023 Preseason All-ACC Team: QB Drake Maye leads the first team offense". PFF. Archived from the original on August 7, 2024. Retrieved June 9, 2024.
  23. ^ Beard, Aaron (September 7, 2023). "UNC says the NCAA has denied appeal efforts for Walker's immediate eligibility". AP News. Archived from the original on September 8, 2023. Retrieved September 8, 2023.
  24. ^ Adelson, Andrea (September 7, 2023). "UNC WR Walker denied appeal, ineligible for '23". ESPN.com. Archived from the original on September 8, 2023. Retrieved September 8, 2023.
  25. ^ Cooper, Sam (October 5, 2023). "North Carolina WR Tez Walker ruled eligible after NCAA receives 'new information' from UNC". sports.yahoo.com. Yahoo! Sports. Archived from the original on July 29, 2024. Retrieved October 5, 2023.
  26. ^ Backus, Will (October 15, 2023). "North Carolina WR Tez Walker goes off against Miami, scores first TD since NCAA eligibility reversal". cbssports.com. CBS Sports. Archived from the original on December 12, 2023. Retrieved December 12, 2023.
  27. ^ Holloway, Jeremiah (December 8, 2023). "Tez Walker Will Enter 2024 NFL Draft, Opt Out of Mayo Bowl". InsideCarolina.com. 247 Sports. Archived from the original on December 14, 2024. Retrieved December 12, 2023.
  28. ^ "Devontez Walker Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Archived from the original on March 14, 2024. Retrieved March 14, 2024.
  29. ^ "2024 NFL Draft Scout Devontez Walker College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Archived from the original on March 14, 2024. Retrieved March 14, 2024.
  30. ^ Phoenix, Kyle (April 27, 2024). "Ravens Draft Results 2024: Ravens select Devontez Walker with the No. 113 pick in Round 4". Baltimore Beatdown. Retrieved May 27, 2024.
  31. ^ Mink, Ryan (March 13, 2024). "Ravens Trade Morgan Moses to Jets". BaltimoreRavens.com. Archived from the original on April 24, 2024. Retrieved June 9, 2024.
  32. ^ Mink, Ryan (December 15, 2024). "Devontez Walker, Other Ravens Reserves Savor Their Opportunities vs. Giants". Baltimore Ravens. Archived from the original on December 16, 2024. Retrieved March 16, 2025.
  33. ^ "Devontez Walker 2024 Game Log". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved January 7, 2025.
  34. ^ "Devontez Walker's Two Touchdowns Lead Ravens' Shining Reserves". baltimoreravens.com. Archived from the original on February 17, 2026. Retrieved January 26, 2026.
  35. ^ "Highlight: Lamar Jackson Finds Wide-Open Devontez Walker for Touchdown". www.baltimoreravens.com. Archived from the original on February 17, 2026. Retrieved February 3, 2026.
  36. ^ "Baltimore Ravens at Pittsburgh Steelers - January 4th, 2026". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved February 3, 2026.
  37. ^ "Week 18: Baltimore Ravens at Pittsburgh Steelers | Baltimore Ravens – baltimoreravens.com". www.baltimoreravens.com. Archived from the original on January 17, 2026. Retrieved February 3, 2026.
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