North Carolina WR Devontez Walker 2024 NFL Draft Profile

Devontez Walker, WR Height/Weight: 6-3, 200 Age: 22 North Carolina Senior Bowl: Yes Shrine Bowl: No YearCatchesYardsTDs20215124120225892111Devontez Walker Kent State Stats ESPN YearCatchesYardsTDs2023416997WR Devontez Walker Stats UNCESPN Pros Route VarietyShows the ability to separate and win both on the vertical plane in the middle of the fieldCatch RadiusLong limbs and extended frame generate the ability for […]

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Oct 14, 2023; Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels wide receiver Devontez Walker (9) scores a touchdown against the Miami Hurricanes in the first half at Kenan Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nell Redmond-USA TODAY Sports
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Devontez Walker, WR

Height/Weight: 6-3, 200

Age: 22

North Carolina

Senior Bowl: Yes

Shrine Bowl: No

YearCatchesYardsTDs

2021

5

124

1

2022

58

921

11

Devontez Walker Kent State Stats 
ESPN
YearCatchesYardsTDs

2023

41

699

7

WR Devontez Walker Stats UNC
ESPN

Pros

  • Route Variety
    Shows the ability to separate and win both on the vertical plane in the middle of the field
  • Catch Radius
    Long limbs and extended frame generate the ability for him to learn how to play away from his body
  • Downfield threat
    Size and speed combo that can present matchup nightmares for less physically gifted corners

Cons

  • Body Catching
    Traps the ball often, even on jump balls. Would like to see him attack the ball at it's highest point more often
  • YAC
    Doesn’t make many defenders miss and can be caught off-balance. Not a physical runner either
  • Route Detail
    Could use more overall detail and technique in his routes over the middle. Wins purely off physical traits at times.

Eval:

Walker is a perfect blend of size, length, and speed with the versatility to win vertically down the field or go across the middle.

There is some rawness to his route running although the plethora of routes he ran at UNC lend credence to the idea that he can develop there.

Teams wanting a dynamic field stretcher with plus attributes and measurable will be looking at Walker in the mid-rounds.

Floor Comp: Chase Claypool

Dominates physically but doesn’t have the detail and ability to win from multiple alignments

Ceiling Comp: Nico Collins

Large target who allocates separation downfield but is also a threat over the middle of the field.

Destin Adams’ Latest Big Board Ranking: NA

James Foster’s Latest Big Board Ranking: (98 Overall, 18 WR)