Tez Walker has been deemed ineligible by the NCAA to play at the University of North Carolina this season.Walker is a 6-foot-2 wide receiver from Charlotte, North Carolina. He was named to the All-Conference in high school after recording more than 1,000 yards receiving for West Charlotte but was still only ranked as a three-star.After high school, he originally committed to North Carolina Central, but the season was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. Walker then transferred to Kent State where he became one of the best receivers in college football.Walker transferred to UNC after two seasons at Kent State, where he was a first-team All-MAC player last season. Last season, he recorded 58 catches for 921 yards and 11 touchdowns and was a massive part of Kent State's offense.After two solid years at Kent State, Walker committed to UNC in December and enrolled at the school in January. However, nearly eight months later, the NCAA announced on Tuesday that Tez Walker is ineligible to play next season.ryan@rmsevenryanPlease share this timeline of the Tez Walker situation that illustrates how ridiculous the NCAA is being: - (12-21-2022) Walker commits to #UNC - (1-9-2023) Walker enrolls at UNC - (1-11-2023) The NCAA decides to change its approach to the two-time transfer rule -… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… pic.twitter.com/lD2GXioY9q886296Please share this timeline of the Tez Walker situation that illustrates how ridiculous the NCAA is being: - (12-21-2022) Walker commits to #UNC - (1-9-2023) Walker enrolls at UNC - (1-11-2023) The NCAA decides to change its approach to the two-time transfer rule -… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… pic.twitter.com/lD2GXioY9qWhen the news became public, UNC coach Mack Brown said that the school would appeal the ruling by the NCAA:“When he transferred, we thought it was an absolute no-brainer because he fits every reason that transfers should be eligible. And then we were really, really surprised when it was denied — and disappointed.”Tez Walker was also named to the Biletnikoff Award Watch List on Monday; the award is given to the most outstanding receiver in college football.After the news of his ineligibility emerged, many college football fans took to social media to share their disappointment with the NCAA over the ruling on Tez Walker.Luke DeCock@LukeDeCockJFC. The NCAA denying Tez Walker's waiver is beyond infuriating. Here's what Mack Brown had to say about his journey in Charlotte: "The most amazing story I've ever seen." pic.twitter.com/1hk6UybRqP21042JFC. The NCAA denying Tez Walker's waiver is beyond infuriating. Here's what Mack Brown had to say about his journey in Charlotte: "The most amazing story I've ever seen." pic.twitter.com/1hk6UybRqPPete Thamel@PeteThamelUgly look here for NCAA. Tez Walker transferred twice, but didn't play at NC Central in 2020 because they didn't have a season (COVID). NCAA denying in backdrop of conference capitalism is hilarious hypocrisy.Scouts see him as a Top 50 pick this year *if* he continues… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…1467301Ugly look here for NCAA. ✅Tez Walker transferred twice, but didn't play at NC Central in 2020 because they didn't have a season (COVID). ✅NCAA denying in backdrop of conference capitalism is hilarious hypocrisy.✅Scouts see him as a Top 50 pick this year *if* he continues… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…Andrea Adelson@aadelsonESPNSo the NCAA has decided to flex its "powers" and deny waivers for FSU DT Darrell Jackson (2nd transfer to be closer to mom) and UNC WR Tez Walker (second transfer because ... COVID CANCELED HIS FRESHMAN SEASON). Yup, you really are proving a point here, NCAA. pic.twitter.com/jmdXFXNWC0862163So the NCAA has decided to flex its "powers" and deny waivers for FSU DT Darrell Jackson (2nd transfer to be closer to mom) and UNC WR Tez Walker (second transfer because ... COVID CANCELED HIS FRESHMAN SEASON). Yup, you really are proving a point here, NCAA. pic.twitter.com/jmdXFXNWC0Tar Heel Illustrated@HeelIllustratedUNC WR Tez Walker has been denied as a “two-tine” transfer waiver. He’s played at only one school, but missed a season as a transfer and then at NC Central because it cancelled football due to Covid. UNC is appealing this and feels good it will work out. More coming on this…539UNC WR Tez Walker has been denied as a “two-tine” transfer waiver. He’s played at only one school, but missed a season as a transfer and then at NC Central because it cancelled football due to Covid. UNC is appealing this and feels good it will work out. More coming on this…Jacob Turner@JacobTurnerTHIThe NCAA’s incompetence and lack of “common sense” strikes again. Such a poorly run organization. Hopefully this will all get sorted out before Sept. 2 for Tez Walker and #UNC’s sake. twitter.com/heelillustrate…13117The NCAA’s incompetence and lack of “common sense” strikes again. Such a poorly run organization. Hopefully this will all get sorted out before Sept. 2 for Tez Walker and #UNC’s sake. twitter.com/heelillustrate…Caleb Thomas@kicker_chtBad look for the @NCAA holding up Tez Walker. JT Daniels played for like 11 different schools and this kid can’t transfer home to play in front of his grandma? Not to mention he’s a preseason all American. #freetezwalker @UNCFootballBad look for the @NCAA holding up Tez Walker. JT Daniels played for like 11 different schools and this kid can’t transfer home to play in front of his grandma? Not to mention he’s a preseason all American. #freetezwalker @UNCFootballAimee McHale 🇺🇦@ammchaleThe @NCAA is an unscrupulous entity that cares only about power and money. It cares nothing about a kid like #TezWalker who just wants to play @UNCFootball. #FreeTez #NCAAexploitsStudentAthletes twitter.com/iget_buckets35…1The @NCAA is an unscrupulous entity that cares only about power and money. It cares nothing about a kid like #TezWalker who just wants to play @UNCFootball. #FreeTez #NCAAexploitsStudentAthletes twitter.com/iget_buckets35…Tez Walker releases statementFollowing the news that he would be ineligible for the 2023 college football season, Tez Walker released a lengthy statement.He said that he transferred to be closer to home so that his grandmother could watch him play football. However, after expecting to suit up for UNC this season, just a month before the season kicks off, the NCAA ruled him ineligible.“I want this to be over. I want to stop feeling like this. I just want to play. I want my grandmother to come watch me. I want to be a student and an athlete, and I hope those in charge give me that opportunity," Walker said in a part of his statement.The UNC is set to open its 2023 season at home on Sept. 2 against South Carolina. The Tar Heels will also host Miami, Duke and Syracuse among others this season but may have to play without their star WR Walker.