Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Devontez Walker has passed the eye test through minimal reps this season. Walker’s electric touchdown catch versus the New York Giants in Week 16 ignited his teammates, but in spite, offensive coordinator Todd Monken has not favored his youth.
Look familiar? Ravens used similar unbalanced line, fake run/toss concepts on the Devontez Walker touchdown vs. Giants and the opening Isaiah Likely touchdown vs. Steelers. pic.twitter.com/8sVFPoJCAM
— Ryan Mink (@ryanmink) December 22, 2024
Contrary to popular belief, Walker might be the second-best wide receiver on the Ravens’ depth chart. His nimble build and height would greatly complement the play style of teammate Zay Flowers, who sometimes becomes the most apparent assignment for opposing defenses. Wide receiver Diontae Johnson was a bust, Rashod Bateman sometimes disappears, and Nelson Agholor has had the best days of his career come and go.
Walker was drafted to be a force, so allowing him to be an asset at this point in the season is counterproductive. Monken should allow Walker to get extended reps against the Cleveland Browns this weekend in the NFL season finale.
Just think, Walker might be a hidden gem the team can use to make their prolific offense even more effective in the NFL playoffs.
Look who was behind the play drawn up for Devontez Walker’s TD … even though he almost forgot pic.twitter.com/hDO5tLmdXG
— Sarah Ellison (@sgellison) December 18, 2024
