Tez Walker excited his grandmother got to watch him play football

Posted Oct 9, 2023
UNC wide receiver Tez Walker finally got to suit up and play football this season and his grandmother saw it happen. “It’s heartwarming that she finally got to see me play,” Walker said. “She was never able to do that in high school … Just glad she’s able to now. I just felt blessed to be out there. My teammates have been in my corner since I arrived." (On3.com)

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