UNC WR Tez Walker Hospitalized for Injury Evaluation After Loss vs. Georgia Tech
North Carolina wide receiver Tez Walker was hospitalized after taking a blindside hit in the fourth quarter of Saturday’s loss to Georgia Tech, the school said.
Walker was hit after making a reception in the fourth quarter and was attended to by trainers on the field. He fumbled on the play, handing the ball over to Georgia Tech and helping give the Yellow Jackets a 46-42 victory.
The junior has been Drake Maye’s favorite target since being ruled eligible to play earlier this month. He’s racked up 26 receptions for 397 yards and four touchdowns, highlighted by a pair of 100-yard games.
North Carolina did not disclose the nature of Walker’s injury.
Walker transferred to North Carolina this season after spending the previous two years at Kent State. The NCAA initially would not allow Walker to play this season under transfer rules but later granted him a hardship waiver.
North Carolina’s loss was its second straight after a 6-0 start to the campaign. The Tar Heels are almost certainly knocked out of contention for an ACC championship and may fall out of the Top 25 entirely.
The Heels should breeze to a win next week over Campbell if Walker misses time, but he’ll be sorely missed Nov. 11 against rival Duke if he’s ruled out.
