The NCAA announced Thursday that it has reversed its decision on North Carolina wide receiver Devontez “Tez” Walker and will grant him a transfer waiver, making him eligible to play this season. In a statement, the NCAA cited “new information” regarding the change of course and blamed the Tar Heels for not providing the non-specific info before.
“It is unfortunate that UNC failed to provide this important information previously,” the statement from NCAA president Charlie Baker and Division I Board of Directors chair Jere Morehead said. “While we must be careful not to compromise a student-athlete’s right to privacy when it comes to sensitive issues, we want to assure the Division I membership and everyone watching how the new transfer rules are applied, that this meets the new transfer waiver standards."
The NCAA has deemed UNC receiver Tez Walker eligible after receiving new information from the school. pic.twitter.com/69lN1wBwGt
— Ross Dellenger (@RossDellenger) October 5, 2023
