APRIL 29, 2022 • NFL.COM
TRAVON WALKER #44 - DEFENSIVE END - JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS
40 TCKL •
0 INT •
7.5 SCK
40 TCKL
0 INT
7.5 SCK
Jaguars introduce No. 1 overall pick Travon Walker from 2022 NFL Draft Jacksonville Jaguars introduce No. 1 overall pick Travon Walker from 2022 NFL Draft.
Taken first overall by Jacksonville The Jaguars selected Walker in the first round of the 2022 NFL Draft, first overall.
Impact Walker's path to being the first overall pick is a unique one. He did not start a game until his junior season in 2021 and had a total of 9.5 sacks and 13.5 tackles for loss over 36 appearances at Georgia. Prior to the combine, Walker was thought to be a first-round prospect, but not the top pick overall. Things changed in Indianapolis when Walker turned in an all-world workout that fully demonstrated his tools. He ran a 4.51-second 40-yard dash at 6-foot-5 and 272 pounds and measured in with 35.5-inch arms and an 84.25-inch wingspan. While Walker lacks the production variable that is usually a necessity to go first overall, his undeniable athleticism and power made him a viable candidate. Now that he's in Jacksonville, Walker can step into a Day 1 role at defensive end. With the right development, Walker can evolve into a game-wrecking presence up front provided he can develop as a pass-rusher.
APRIL 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
