Former Eskimos receiver Derel Walker moving up Bucs depth chart

Former Eskimos receiver Derel Walker has garnered attention in Tampa Bay.

The 26-year-old put together two CFL all-star seasons, including finishing second in the league with 1,589 receiving yards in 2016. That production earned Walker a two-year contract with the Buccaneers, that includes $100,000 in guaranteed money.

It’s already looking like a smart investment by the Bucs.

Video: Just talked about #Bucs' depth at receiver — here's Derel Walker on throw from Ryan Griffin. pic.twitter.com/y2OLZt3RDm

— Greg Auman (@gregauman) July 30, 2017

WR Derel Walker played the Chris Godwin role for the third team. Ryan Griffin & company marched right to the red zone. pic.twitter.com/QjXLwfFkEO

— PewterReport 🏴‍☠️ (@PewterReport) August 2, 2017

Video: Nice bootleg rollout by Ryan Griffin to connect with Derel Walker. #bucs pic.twitter.com/yOS3dPrjY1

— Greg Auman (@gregauman) August 4, 2017

WR Derel Walker continues to be the go-to player on the third team, but hasn't seen many second team reps. pic.twitter.com/FqRXu6oLGg

— PewterReport 🏴‍☠️ (@PewterReport) August 7, 2017

After opening training camp on the third team, Walker has since earned a move up to the number two unit. He was a Texas A&M teammate of Bucs No. 1 receiver Mike Evans.

Walker has played in two pre-season games but has not recorded a catch. That said, he laid a devastating block against the Cincinnati Bengals.

Holy Sh*t do y'all remember this block from Derel Walker late in the Bengals game 😳. Even the announcer couldn't breathe haha pic.twitter.com/Ah3sRvnIgu

— RealBucsTalk (@RealBucsTalk) August 17, 2017