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2024 Guide: What Ourlads’ NFL Scouting Services said about DEVONTEZ WALKER:
North Carolina | HT: 6014 | WT: 193 | 40 time: 4.36 | Arm: 3314 | Hand: 0918 | Wing: 7918
Two-year starter. Had three stops within his college career, beginning at North Carolina Central before transferring to Kent State where he led the MAC in touchdowns. Missed the first month of 2023 because of the NCAA declining his eligibility. Walker has the studs to be a nice project that can evolve into a solid number two receiver that specializes in explosive plays with a lot of air yards. The size/speed combination is hard to find, and he has proven he can win against some of the best competition. The immediate contribution may not be there because he is a bit of a one-trick pony at the moment, but his ceiling and position could get him drafted a round higher than his grade. Sizeable downfield threat with real explosion and speed. Has enough get-off and acceleration to initially win and then the final gear to lengthen the separation. Tracks the ball over his shoulder without a loss of speed or control. Strong presence against contact, does not get taken off his path. Big play ability has been there his entire career at different stops against different competition. Plays with a raw skill set. Catching mechanics allows the ball into his frame too often and it led to a lot of drops. Routes and ability after the catch look stiff and unnatural.
2023 Stats: 41-699, 17.1 ypr, 7 TD. OSR:5/33. Draft projection: 3rd/4th round