TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — University of North Carolina junior wide receiver Devontez 'Tez' Walker has been named to the 2023 Biletnikoff Award Watch List, the Tallahassee Quarterback Club Foundation announced Monday. The Biletnikoff Award is presented annually to the nation's best pass catcher amongst all Football Bowl Subdivision student-athletes.
Walker, a two-year veteran transfer from Kent State, appeared in 20 games during his time as a Golden Flash. He earned first-team All-MAC as a sophomore in 2022 after catching 58 passes for 921 yards and 11 touchdowns.
His 11 touchdown receptions were tied for seventh nationally and tied for first in the MAC while his 921 receiving yards ranked second in the MAC.