Size and speed were the first attributes Baltimore Ravens general manager Eric DeCosta brought up when discussing why he used the first of the team’s two fourth-round picks in the 2024 NFL Draft on wide receiver Devontez Walker.
However, since he arrived at the team facility dating back to rookie minicamp, Walker has shown some alluring traits second-year offensive coordinator Todd Monken has been pleasantly surprised by including a high acumen for learning and more advanced route running than he expected given what he saw on his college tape.
“He’s a quick learner.