UNC's Tez Walker returns to Chapel Hill after being released from Atlanta-area hospital
Posted October 29, 2023 1:38 p.m. EDT
The University of North Carolina released a statement saying that, "Tez is doing better, has been released from the hospital, and is flying back to Chapel Hill this (Sunday) morning."
UNC wide receiver, Tez Walker took a hard hit after making a catch late in the 4th quarter of UNC's 46-42 loss to Georgia Tech. Walker fumbled the ball and it was recovered by the Yellow Jackets.
Walker stayed on the turf for several minutes after the fumble. His teammates kneeled around him while the training staff attended to Walker. He was taken to an Atlanta-area hospital as a precaution.
The Tar Heels fell to 6-2 after the loss to Georgia Tech.
Up next, UNC will host Campbell on Saturday, November 4th at Noon in Chapel Hill.