Devontez Walker is an American football wide receiver for the Baltimore Ravens as of the 2024 NFL season. The Charlotte native got drafted in the fourth round of the 2024 NFL draft when the Ravens called his name with the 113th overall pick. Growing up in Charlotte, Walker attended West Charlotte High School. During his high school tenure, Walker caught 48 passes for 923 yards and two scores. Walker contributed 36 tackles, 10 pass deflections, and six interceptions while playing defense as well.
Devontez Walker, who has seen playing time in nine games during his rookie year has only 1 reception for 21 yards in 2024 (via Pro Football Reference). Devontez Walker was born on June 19, 2001, and is 23 years old as of January 2025. His mother's name is Ivey Cody as per University of North Carolina Athletics.
Devontez Walker College
Devontez Walker attended Kent State University in Ohio from 2021 to 2022 before transferring to the University of North Carolina for the 2023 season.
Initially, he committed to play college football at North Carolina Central in 2020. However, he failed to appear in any game due to the COVID-19 outbreak which cancelled the FCS season.
In 2021, Walker transferred to Kent State. His first season saw him tally 124 receiving yards and a touchdown. However, Walker had a breakout season in his sophomore campaign, recording 58 receptions for 921 yards and 11 touchdowns as per Sports Reference, which earned him a spot on first-team All-MAC.
Walker went through the transfer portal once again after the departure of head coach Sean Lewis from Kent State. Walker returned to his native state to play for the North Carolina Tar Heels. According to Sports Reference, He appeared in 8 games and finished the season with 699 receiving yards and seven touchdowns.
According to Sports Reference, below are his career college stats:
| Season | Team | Games Played | Receptions | Receiving Yards | Receiving Touchdowns |
| 2021 | Kent State | 8 | 5 | 124 | 1 |
| 2022 | Kent State | 12 | 58 | 921 | 11 |
| 2023 | North Carolina | 8 | 41 | 699 | 7 |
| Career | 28 | 104 | 1,744 | 19 |
FAQ's on Devontez Walker
A. Devontez Walker wears number 81 for the Baltimore Ravens.
A. Devontez Walker attended West Charlotte High School.
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A. Devontez Walker is 6 ft 1 in tall.
