WATCH: North Carolina WR Tez Walker catches first TD since being granted eligibility by NCAA

North Carolina large receiver Tez Walker stuck his first landing as a member of the Tar Heels on Saturday. Walker, who was once in the end dominated eligible on Oct. 5 following a long back-and-forth with the NCAA, gave No. 12 UNC an early 7-0 lead in opposition to No. 25 Miami. 

Facing a protracted third-and-goal, quarterback Drake Maye dropped again to move from Miami’s 18-yard line as Walker put a pleasant inside of transfer at the nook in guy protection. Walker were given a step at the defender and snagged Maye’s move finally zone. The complete play can also be observed underneath: 

Walker transferred to North Carolina from Kent State within the offseason however was once denied instant eligibility by the NCAA because of the brand new two-time switch rule. Walker neglected the first 4 video games of the season however was once deemed eligible midseason after the NCAA cited “new information” in his case. He made his debut within the Tar Heels’ Week 6 recreation vs. Syracuse and had six catches for 43 yards. 

Walker to start with signed with East Tennessee State out of highschool however were given dropped after struggling a knee harm. He took an opening 12 months after which transferred to NC Central, however by no means were given to play after the season was once canceled because of COVID-19. He then transferred to Kent State, the place he emerged as a 2022 All-MAC variety after logging 921 yards receiving and 11 touchdowns.