Hickory Football Standout Commits To UNC

Hickory High School rising senior Rico Walker announced on Monday he intends to play college football at the University on North Carolina.

Walker, a 6-foot-3, 235-pound edge rusher, becomes UNC’s highest-ranked commitment for the class of 2023. The 247Sports Composite rates him a four-star and ranks him No. 179 overall in the nation, No. 23 edge rusher, and No. 4 in the state.

Walker had a long list of offers including Florida, Maryland, Auburn and Tennessee.

Walker and his Hickory teammates will host Alexander Central in the season opener on August 19th.

Photo: Don Callahan/Inside Carolina, 247Sports