22 in the 2022 NFL draft by the Green Bay Packers. We should hear Travon Walkers name earlymost have the defensive endpegged as the No. Cine is competing with second-year player Camryn Bynum for the starting job opposite Harrison Smith, and his coronation appears inevitable. Davis is expected to be a part of the defensive line rotation right away. Jordan was picked in the back half of the 2011 NFL Draft, while Buckner was a top-10 pick in the 2016 NFL Draft. The Eagles need to improve their linebackers corps and pass rush this offseason. Cine had 145 tackles and 14 pass breakups in his career and led Georgia's national championship team in tackles. RELATED: Quay Walker reveals he was once ready to quit Georgia, leave program. Action related nav. Your login session has expired. Cines top attribute -- his ability to deliver a big hit -- was by definition invisible during noncontact spring drills. The Colts don't have a first-round pick in this year's draft, but get a first round-caliber player of need with their first pick in George Pickens. Just being a hard worker.. : #NFLCombine on @nflnetwork pic.twitter.com/moWhdcBwzW, The legendary @johnnyrandle93 had to cool @jordanxdavis99 down after that run. Please check your email for a confirmation. And this is why Jacksonville sucks. 13 overall pick. 1 overall to the Jacksonville Jaguars, and Jordan Davis went No. They may be used by those companies to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant adverts on other sites. Jacksonville will pick first tomorrow night as well, and could target a wide receiver, offensive lineman, or linebacker. Seattle went for tackle Charles Cross of Mississippi State at No 9. Many of his rushes simply stall out upon first contact, a strange coincidence because Johnson can really bring it with his long-arm bull rush. When he has to rush around the corner, his burst and hip and ankle tightness are apparent. These are my "buyer-beware" prospects in the 2022 class. We had a lot of good players around him. Cine could very well be the fifth Georgia defender taken in the first round, but we feel he slips one spot out from that distinction. 1 NFL overall draft pick since 2009. In his three-year career at Georgia, he's recorded 9.5 sacks with a career-high six sacks last season, 65 tackles, one forced fumble, one fumble recovery, and four pass deflections. He's more of a north-south thumper and less of a pass-catcher, but could complement running back/receiver hybrid Cordarrelle Patterson. Growing up being a Panthers fan and being able to play on a team that you grew up being a fan is really almost like a movie almost. @QuayWalker_ is heading to Lambeau#NFLDraft Partnered with the USA TODAY Sports Media Group|Powered by, Signed a 4 year $37.37 million contract with Jacksonville (JAC), Drafted by Jacksonville (JAC): Round 1 (#1 overall), 2023-2025 roster bonuses due at training camp (guaranteed). @GeorgiaFootball pic.twitter.com/uyWsKegOKQ. Matt Miller (@nfldraftscout) April 27, 2022, Quay Walker was drafted before the Tennessee hat he tossed ever landed. @GeorgiaFootball DL Devonte Wyatt with a 4.8u?! Shaffer is a mauler at guard who lacks the athleticism or consistency to challenge as a starter. You can set your browser to block or alert you about these cookies, but some parts of the site will not then work. Use of any marks, trademarks, or logos on this website shall not constitute a sponsorship or endorsement by the trademark holder. Inside linebacker Nakobe Dean seems in danger of sliding to the second. "I'm excited. 1 overall pick Tavorn Walker will receive the standard four-year, fully guaranteed deal worth over $37 million, per source. The No. He's a big, violent and explosive disruptor who can play inside and set the edge but who lacks the pure pass-rush ability of Hutchinson, Kavyon Thibodeaux and Jermaine Johnson III. 1 overall pick is in line for a $37.3 million contract, per Spotrac. The Green Pay Backers chose Quay Walker in the first round of the 2022 NFL Draft. McDuffie reminds me a lot of fellow Washington defensive back prospect Byron Murphy, who was hyped as a potential mid first-round prospect, ultimately was the first selection in Round 2, and has not met expectations with the Cardinals. 28 overall pick. He is unique., RELATED: Love/Hate list from Georgia football historic 2022 NFL Draft. Quay Walker 2022 Panini Donruss Elite Pink Parallel SP Rookie GB Packers. Another user @Swavey_hector thinks Trevon Walker is going to be a bust for the Jaguars. As many expected, the Jacksonville Jaguars selected defensive end Travon Walker with the top pick. Like Travon, who also played there, Quay played college football for Georgia. When hes at his top level of conditioning and his best weight, he can play on third down. , : #NFLCombine on @nflnetwork pic.twitter.com/aEVRSssbOC, Sign up for the The Draft Wire newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning. You know, kind of cemented myself in history of this draft class. Salyer, who has taken snaps at all five positions across the line, could step in and challenge for a starting spot, though it's more likely he develops as a rotational player or backup. Should be a missile as a blitzer but not overly effective in that area. Stroud 2023 NFL Draft profile, scouting report, Jalen Carter 2023 NFL Draft profile, scouting report, Bryce Young 2023 NFL Draft profile, scouting report, Will Anderson Jr. NFL Draft profile, scouting report, NFL Draft: Walker headlines buyer-beware prospects, Durant Era in Phoenix has the air of inevitability, Morant accused of punching teen, threatening security, Iowa St. dismisses Grill, adding to late-season woes, NFLPA team report cards: Commanders fail; Vikes No. @NakobeDean brought the Natty ring to the #NFLDraft @GeorgiaFootball pic.twitter.com/7rgJQe2KAD, Travon Walker's rise from Georgia football backup to possible NFL No. Per Schefter, Walker will receive a 4-year, fully guaranteed contract worth more than $37 million: No. 22 in the 2022 NFL draft by the Green Bay Packers. Whats more, defensive coordinator Joe Barry seems intent on playing more with two ILBs on the field as much as possible, and its because of Walker. Given his current body, however, Walker probably is more of a Jordan-style end. Height: 6'5". Copyright 2023 Sporting News Holdings Limited. He did it for us in practice all the time.. "I'm ready to give everything I can forPhiladelphia. Just got off a Zoom with Travon Walker set up by the Jaguars. While many people have their questions about this pick, Walker will have every chance to prove he is worth the Jaguars' trust. Twitter user @Haunted_Haunter thinks that Walker didn't look excited when he was drafted. He'll need to adjust to Washington's 4-3 scheme, but has shown the versatility and physicality to handle the transition. It began with North Carolina State tackle Ikem Ekwonu to Carolina and Alabama tackle Evan Neal to the Giants. He could have been a three-down lineman for us here, Kirby Smart said last month. In face-up scenarios, Johnson thrives, because that's when his power is accentuated. Things happen. Why is NFL.com analyst Bucky Brooks is looking forward to watching Georgia CB Kelee Ringo and Georgia TE Darnell Washington? Walker has major upside, no doubt. Green Bay is scooping up Georgia defensive players. 1 picks all-time with 5. And while Lloyd generated the occasional pressure in that side job, he's not in the same stratosphere as the Cowboys' Parsons in terms of outside pass-rush ability. Three more 2023 QBs are off the board. Stokes was a first-round pick last season. Dean, listed at 5-11, 230 pounds, satisfies both of those needs in one pick. At 6-foot-5 and 272 pounds with arms over 35 inches long and a tremendous, all-around combine workout to his name, Walker appears like a justifiable top-five selection and someone with a strong likelihood of becoming a monstrously productive pro. Georgia-only NFL mock draft 2022: Projecting where Travon Walker, Jordan Davis and others will go, Compare latest from Mel Kiper, Daniel Jeremiah, Todd McShay, other experts, Ranking the top 150 prospects for 2022 NFL Draft, NFL mock draft 2022 with trades: Saints, Steelers go up for QBs; Lions, Giants stay busy, Ranking the five best combinations for Philadelphia's two Round 1 selections. That said, Chicago has a need to improve the interior of its offensive line, and if nothing else Shaffer can slot in as a backup or rotational player. Georgia coach Kirby Smart is in Las Vegas and did the rounds of the TV shows Thursday. 2004-2023 CBS Interactive. Before the combine, Walker wasn't even considered a first-round pick. However, blocking some types of cookies may impact your experience of the site and the services we are able to offer. Jordan Davis spoke with the NFL Network in Las Vegas after he went No. 1. Walker was not in Las Vegas. Against the run, the Georgia specimen uses his length to his advantage to dispatches blocks on a regular basis. So, naturally, the next five choices were on offense. This website is not directly or indirectly affiliated, associated, or connected in any way to Major League Baseball, the National Basketball Association, the National Football League or the National Hockey League. Honestly, it was just like surreal. @GeorgiaFootball, : #NFLCombine on @nflnetwork pic.twitter.com/Gl3Zd9lLmg, Those poor dummies. Walker had 67 stops in 2021, along with 5.5 tackles for loss, 1.5 sacks, 25 pressures and three pass breakups. He just didn't get nearly as much experience in coverage as I'd like for a first-round or potentially even top-20 selection. Cine is a productive player who has more of a downhill demeanor than ball-hawking safety. https://t.co/X9XJVUnxvi, UGA Football Live (@UGAfootballLive) April 29, 2022, Quay Walker gets the first round call. No matter: Detroit takes Walker with the next pick. He took Pitt to its first ACC title. Weve got pass rush ability out of the guy. He is the news editor at Saturday Down South and across all Saturday Football brands. That sets a Georgia record for most first round picks in one draft, all from the defense. Its crazy.. Georgia had five players go in the first round after safety Lewis Cine just went to the Vikings with the No. @44Ytw | @GeorgiaFootball, : #NFLCombine on @nflnetwork pic.twitter.com/qgSLi4WIe5, : #NFLCombine on @NFLNetwork pic.twitter.com/Q4lEZwF9l6, Watch how quick @GeorgiaFootball DL Travon Walker changes direction. The first round is over. I don't even view him as that great of a blitzer despite his explosiveness and power. His short arms limit his pass-breakup radius, and he wasn't a big-time playmaker in college. WATCH: Quay Walker and Travon Walker Patrick Garbin UGASports Team & Research Writer @PatrickGarbin Quay Walker Quay Walker, a former Alabama commit, on saying "No" to Nick Saban Watch on Travon Walker Travon Walker on why this UGA team is different than previous Bulldog squads Watch on 13 to the Philadelphia Eagles. If Walker gains weight, he could slide inside to be an every-down tackle like Buckner. Despite trading Davante Adams, Aaron Rodgers' top target, this offseason, the Packers did not leave Day One of the 2022 NFL Draft with a new wide receiver (here's how Rodgers responded). ", He said "there are a lot of expectations," being the top pick but "it's just the game of football. : #NFLCombine on @nflnetwork pic.twitter.com/L08zQOWfed, Travon Walker is putting on a clinic out there. You know, JaMarr Chase, they change offenses, and Im happy that receivers are starting to get that love.. NFL No. , : #NFLCombine on @nflnetwork pic.twitter.com/JiBDYGTQO6, Speak it, believe it. Buffalo has a need for a quality running back behind Devin Singletary, who is in the final year of his rookie contract. No doubt. The Love and Support for there brother#GoDawgs pic.twitter.com/DopiHwte0k. . The Cordele, Georgia, native surprisingly went ahead of star linebacker Nakobe Dean. @GeorgiaFootball pic.twitter.com/GqY6bLdHFc, . He attended Georgia for his collegiate football career, and the Jaguars selected him first overall in the 2022 NFL Draft. The No. If you do not allow these cookies we will not know when you have visited our site, and will not be able to monitor its performance. The defensive run concluded with Oregon edge rusher Kayvon Thibodeaux to the New York Giants. Travon Walker: Is he related to Georgia football legend Herschel Walker? Absolutely. section: | slug: packers-select-quay-walker-devonte-wyatt-three-things-to-know-scouting-report-for-2022-first-round-picks | sport: football | route: article_single.us | The #Jaguars take #Georgia edge Travon Walker at No. 13 pick Jordan Davis. pic.twitter.com/veX05eDXrx, Radi Nabulsi (@RadiNabulsi) April 29, 2022, GO PACK GO! Hutchinson, a sack-master whose consistency and relentlessness helped the Wolverines to their first College Football Playoff, is staying home as a pro. Expect to see him on the field for Green Bay's "D," with a prominent role, in Week 1. He was one of the best off-ball linebackers in college football and played with a speed that allowed him to defend sideline to sideline. Browse our online application for MLB, NBA, NFL, NHL, EPL, or MLS player contracts, salaries, transactions, and more. Lololol the 3rd best player on his defense goes #1 overall . It's my new home. Coach Kirby Smart led UGA to the breakthrough national championship win with the 33-18 triumph over Nick Sabans Alabama dynasty in January. Because we respect your right to privacy, you can choose not to allow some types of cookies. He showered high praise on the first-year linebacker and seemed to hint that big things were in his future in 2022. But a scare for sure. The Packers want to win now, and there's reason to believe Walker will be an immediate contributor alongside Campbell. Jaguars fan @jwaters_8 is sick of the Jaguars. Yury Travon Walker ( TREY-von; born December 18, 2000) is an American football outside linebacker for the Jacksonville Jaguars of the National Football League (NFL). They had a heavy rotation there. The NFLs gaga receiver market is the straw thats stirring this years draft, 2022 NFL draft live updates: Travon Walker taken No 1; Pickett is first quarterback taken, Original reporting and incisive analysis, direct from the Guardian every morning. "Just a little fender bender, nothing crazy," Walker said. I'm ready to get there.". 1. I didn't see them as first-round caliber. January 14th, 2022 - Georgia DL Travon Walker declares for the 2022 NFL Draft. Johnson previously had been at Georgia. 1 pick, QB Trevor Lawrence, in Jacksonville to try to turn around the fortunes of the ailing franchise. He believes that they drafted Walker based on hopes and passed up a player (Hutchinson) with stats. It feels good legacy-wise, Ekwonu said. Walker is the third Bulldog off the board in the top 22 picks. "I've been watching Fletcher ever since I started playing ball so it's going to be great to learn from the best," he said. He leaves Georgia having started 52 games over four seasons, serving multiple roles at linebacker. Georgia setting an NFL record with 15 players selected in one draft, including a record five first-round picks off the defense. WATCH: Devonte Wyatt shares keys to playing for Kirby Smart while at Senior Bowl. The fastest climb by a non QB Ive ever seen. Georgia linebacker Quay Walker was selected at No. 1 overall pick is in line for a $37.3 million contract, per Spotrac. I think his production is going to be a lot more in the NFL because hes going to have a chance to rush on the edge.. I'm going to continue to doing what I've been doing giving it my all.". Wyatt "ate up a lot of blocks" for his ex-Georgia and new Packers teammate Quay Walker in college, the latter told reporters Thursday night, and he figures to see an early role as a run-stuffing specialist at the heart of Green Bay's trenches. Hes going to make a great NFL player., Said draft analyst Matt Miller of ESPN: I dont know folks say he didnt rush the quarterback at Georgiabecause they didnt really need him to. 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