The Baltimore Ravens added several playmakers to their roster during the 2024 NFL draft. There was always a question of whether the team would address the wide receiver position throughout draft weekend, and they did with their first pick on Day 3 of the festivities.
In the fourth round, Baltimore selected North Carolina pass-catcher Devontez Walker to bolster its offense. When asked about Walker’s abilities, offensive coordinator Todd Monken praised the rookie’s potential contributions.
“[Devontez Walker is a] quick learner. Let’s start with that. That’s impressive, to show up and be able to play multiple spots. And it’s not just knowing your assignment, but I think he’s done a great job of executing a technique – does that make sense – because there are nuances to routes. It’s not just a drawing. There are other nuances with coverage and adjustments. That was something I wasn’t expecting, so that was what I’m excited about. Obviously, his speed shows up and his length, so that’s been exciting. I will just continue to work with him, and that’s what you do with your young players. This is a great time to develop, and that’s what you love about this time of year, because after a couple weeks of the preseason, it’s go time. It’s who are we [and] who plays, but at this point, how do we develop them – our skills – and then how do we drill it to get the most out of our players and create the best version of them.”
