The Jacksonville Jaguars have the number one overall draft pick for the second consecutive year.
After going on a splurge to improve their offense, they will use the pick for a defensive player.
Last season, the Jaguars drafted former Clemson quarterback Trevor Lawrence with the first selection.
This year, there’s no consensus on who they will draft.
What’s clear is that they will select a pass-rusher to help them create pressure against the opposing quarterback.
Some mock drafts have Michigan’s Aidan Hutchinson going to the Jaguars.
Meanwhile, some say that Jacksonville might pick Kayvon Thibodeaux.
But FanSided’s National NFL insider Matt Lombardo might have another take regarding the Jaguars’ pick.
The buzz about Travon Walker going No. 1 to the #Jaguars is very real. Have heard from a GM and a couple of scouts who love his athleticism and think he's who Jacksonville is zeroing in on. #NFL
— Matt Lombardo (@MattLombardoNFL) April 11, 2022
Lombardo said, “The buzz about Travon Walker going No. 1 to the #Jaguars is very real. Have heard from a GM and a couple of scouts who love his athleticism and think he’s who Jacksonville is zeroing in on.”
While the former Georgia Bulldog has been a consistent fixture in mock drafts, he has never been considered for the top overall pick.
Jordan Davis attracted most of the attention on their defensive line during their National Championship run.
But the Jaguars might be going for the player that has the most upside in Walker.
Walker Is A Scouting Combine Freak
Walker blossomed during his final year in Georgia with 37 tackles and six sacks.
However, he turned heads during his performance at the NFL Scouting Combine.
Even if he weighed 275 pounds, he ran the 40-yard dash in 4.51 seconds.
That’s an impressive rate for defensive ends because cornerbacks and wide receivers often have that time.
His 35-inch vertical jump may also help him tip balls, leading to interceptions.
It’s that skillset that the Jaguars will love, and that’s why there’s some buzz around selecting him at number one.
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