The guys tell you what they expect from the Tar Heel defense this season as they navigate not having their coordinator after some success last year.

The guys tell you what they expect from the Tar Heel defense this season as they navigate not having their coordinator after some success last year.

WES BRYANT

Charlotte native Wes Bryant comes to WFNZ as a host, producer, editor, and voice-over artist for the ACC Digital Network in Charlotte, North Carolina.  He was previously the host for ACC Digital Network’s Kickoff Live, a college football pregame show and Wes Got Range, a lifestyle show on which Wes explored and visited locally owned restaurants in Charlotte and interviewed local area athletes. 

Wes was hired for the 2021-2022 season as a pre and post-game co-host for Charlotte Hornets broadcast on Bally Sports South. 

In addition to his work at the ACC Digital Network, Wes is a regular contributor on Charlotte Sports Live on Fox 46 Charlotte, where he discusses and breaks down all the action in the NBA, NFL, NASCAR, and across NCAA basketball and football. 

He began his career in 2013 as a beat writer for the Charlotte 49ers of the C-USA Conference for Rivals.com.  Wes was previously a reporter and producer for The Melanie Clark Show on Radio One.  In 2007, Wes was an intern at WBTV, Channel 3, in Charlotte.

Wes is a former offensive lineman, and three-year letterman for the Wake Forest Demon Deacons, graduated from the university in 2006.  He was a High School All-American football player at Vance High School in Charlotte.



WALKER MEHL

Walker grew up in Claremont, NC and played basketball at Bunker Hill High School. He then took his talents to UNC-Charlotte where he graduated in 2015.  Walker then started his broadcasting career in the Charlotte market the following year. Along with his start in radio, Walker began hosting the Locked On Hornets podcast in 2018 where his passion for the Hornets and the other local sports teams is apparent.  Prior to joining WFNZ as a full-time host, Walker has worked on the station in a number of different shows.

Growing up in and around the Queen City, Walker is a life-long fan and observer of the Carolina Panthers, the Charlotte Hornets and the University of North Carolina.   Walker loves the outdoors, going out and spending time in Uptown and loves music as much as he loves sports.

WES BRYANT
Charlotte native Wes Bryant comes to WFNZ as a host, producer, editor, and voice-over artist for the ACC Digital Network in Charlotte, North Carolina.  He was previously the host for ACC Digital Network’s Kickoff Live, a college football pregame show and Wes Got Range, a lifestyle show on which Wes explored and visited locally owned restaurants in Charlotte and interviewed local area athletes. 
Wes was hired for the 2021-2022 season as a pre and post-game co-host for Charlotte Hornets broadcast on Bally Sports South. 
In addition to his work at the ACC Digital Network, Wes is a regular contributor on Charlotte Sports Live on Fox 46 Charlotte, where he discusses and breaks down all the action in the NBA, NFL, NASCAR, and across NCAA basketball and football. 
He began his career in 2013 as a beat writer for the Charlotte 49ers of the C-USA Conference for Rivals.com.  Wes was previously a reporter and producer for The Melanie Clark Show on Radio One.  In 2007, Wes was an intern at WBTV, Channel 3, in Charlotte.
Wes is a former offensive lineman, and three-year letterman for the Wake Forest Demon Deacons, graduated from the university in 2006.  He was a High School All-American football player at Vance High School in Charlotte.
 
WALKER MEHL
Walker grew up in Claremont, NC and played basketball at Bunker Hill High School. He then took his talents to UNC-Charlotte where he graduated in 2015.  Walker then started his broadcasting career in the Charlotte market the following year. Along with his start in radio, Walker began hosting the Locked On Hornets podcast in 2018 where his passion for the Hornets and the other local sports teams is apparent.  Prior to joining WFNZ as a full-time host, Walker has worked on the station in a number of different shows.
Growing up in and around the Queen City, Walker is a life-long fan and observer of the Carolina Panthers, the Charlotte Hornets and the University of North Carolina.   Walker loves the outdoors, going out and spending time in Uptown and loves music as much as he loves sports.

Wes & Walker” on Sports Radio 92.7 WFNZ,  Monday through Friday, 12pm – 3pm.  “Wes & Walker” is the combination of Charlotteans Wes Bryant and Walker Mehl.

Wes & Walker Show

Wes & Walker” on Sports Radio 92.7 WFNZ, Monday through Friday, 12pm – 3pm. “Wes & Walker” is the combination of Charlotteans Wes Bryant and Walker Mehl.

Wes &amp; Walker” on Sports Radio 92.7 WFNZ, Monday through Friday, 12pm – 3pm. “Wes &amp; Walker” is the combination of Charlotteans Wes Bryant and Walker Mehl.

Wes & Walker

Wes & Walker 2026 Team Weeks- UNC Defense

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In the second hour of the show, the guys discuss their expectations for the Tar Heel defense, tell you if they believe the Panthers are behind in building the team around Bryce Young and talk about which side of the trenches they are more concerned about.

In the second hour of the show, the guys discuss their expectations for the Tar Heel defense, tell you if they believe the Panthers are behind in building the team around Bryce Young and talk about which side of the trenches they are more concerned about.

Wes & Walker Hour 2: UNC Defense and More Texans Joint Practice Reaction

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In the first hour of the show, the guys discuss the notes coming out of a rough joint practice for the Panthers against the Texans, tell you how concerned they are about rookie tackle Monroe Freeling after today and react to Bill Barnwell saying the team is set to take a step back this season.

In the first hour of the show, the guys discuss the notes coming out of a rough joint practice for the Panthers against the Texans, tell you how concerned they are about rookie tackle Monroe Freeling after today and react to Bill Barnwell saying the team is set to take a step back this season.

Wes & Walker Hour 1: Panthers Dominated in Lopsided Practice with Texans

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In this edition of the Live Wire, the guys react to Dave Canales talking about the log jam at wide receiver, Canales revealing that Haynes King won't play on Friday night against the Texans and Kimberly Martin saying the Bucs could make the NFC Championship Game.

In this edition of the Live Wire, the guys react to Dave Canales talking about the log jam at wide receiver, Canales revealing that Haynes King won't play on Friday night against the Texans and Kimberly Martin saying the Bucs could make the NFC Championship Game.

Wes & Walker- Live Wire

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Wes & Walker 2026 Team Weeks- UNC Defense

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