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Texas A&M has had a glaring need for depth at wide receiver. That need was reduced Thursday night with the addition of former Grand Valley State wideout Jahdae Walker.
Walker fits a number of needs for the Aggies, as he brings size (6-foot-4) and explosiveness to the offense. He averaged better than 20 yards per catch (30 receptions, 623 yards, 4 TD) last season at GVSU.
Walker, who quickly became a primary A&M target when he entered the transfer portal last month, made his announcement Thursday evening on social media.
Walker brings an extra bonus to the Aggies: unlike other transfer targets, Walker -- a native of Cleveland -- will be around for multiple years. He is a junior, having lettered in his first two seasons at Grand Valley State.
Once he went into the portal, Walker had plenty of options, including offers from Mississippi State and Kentucky in the SEC. But a visit to College Station earlier this week appeared to be enough to close the deal for him.
Walker will join the rest of the 2023 recruiting class that is not already on campus when they report later this month.
Analysis of A&M's newest commit
Walker's addition now gives the Aggies eight total scholarship wideouts, a number that is more palatable but still low. With his size, he becomes the second tallest wideout on A&M's roster, behind 6-foot-5 Noah Thomas.
Walker proved last year he can stretch the field, averaging 20.8 yards per catch. That's precisely what A&M was looking for, a big wideout who can get open deep. With guys like Ainias Smith, Thomas, Evan Stewart and Moose Muhammad, Walker won't need to come in and be the guy right away. All the same, he -- along with Raymond Cottrell and Micah Tease -- provides quality depth and the ability to step in with minimal dropoff in case of injury. Wideout has been, and still is, a major need -- and Walker eliminates a lot of concerns with his commitment.
