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Travon Walker
Walker with the Jacksonville Jaguars in 2022
No. 44 – Jacksonville Jaguars
PositionDefensive end
Roster statusActive
Personal information
Born (2000-12-18) December 18, 2000 (age 25)
Thomaston, Georgia, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Listed weight272 lb (123 kg)
Career information
High schoolUpson-Lee (Thomaston)
CollegeGeorgia (2019–2021)
NFL draft2022: 1st round, 1st overall pick
Career history
Awards and highlights
Career NFL statistics as of Week 1, 2026
Total tackles202
Sacks29
Forced fumbles3
Fumble recoveries2
Pass deflections8
Interceptions1
Defensive touchdowns1
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Yury Travon Walker (TREY-von; born December 18, 2000) is an American professional football defensive end for the Jacksonville Jaguars of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Georgia Bulldogs, winning the 2022 National Championship prior to being selected first overall by the Jaguars in the 2022 NFL draft.

Early life

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Walker was born on December 18, 2000, in Thomaston, Georgia, and attended Upson-Lee High School.[1] He was selected to the 2019 All-American Bowl.[2] He committed to play college football for the Georgia Bulldogs at the University of Georgia.[3][4]

College career

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Walker played in 12 games and had 15 tackles and 2.5 sacks as a freshman for the Bulldogs in 2019.[5] As a sophomore in 2020, he played in nine games with 13 tackles, one sack and one interception.[6][7] Walker started at defensive tackle as a junior and was a part of the team that won the 2022 College Football Playoff National Championship.[8] He declared for the 2022 NFL draft following the season.[9]

Professional career

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Pre-draft

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Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand spanWingspan40-yard dash10-yard split20-yard split20-yard shuttleThree-cone drillVertical jumpBroad jumpWonderlic
6 ft 5 in
(1.96 m)		272 lb
(123 kg)		35+1⁄2 in
(0.90 m)		10+3⁄4 in
(0.27 m)		7 ft 0+1⁄4 in
(2.14 m)		4.51 s1.62 s2.62 s4.32 s6.89 s35.5 in
(0.90 m)		10 ft 3 in
(3.12 m)		11
All values from NFL Combine[10][11][12]

Before the NFL Combine, Walker was projected to be selected in the ten to fifteen range in the 1st round.[13][14] Walker was able to raise his draft stock with an impressive performance at the NFL Combine leading to many analysts, including Mel Kiper Jr., projecting him to be the first overall pick.[15]

2022

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Walker was selected first overall by the Jacksonville Jaguars in the 2022 NFL draft.[16] He signed his four-year rookie contract, worth $37.4 million fully guaranteed, on May 12, 2022.[17] In his debut, Walker recorded a sack and interception in a 28–22 loss against the Washington Commanders.[18] In his rookie season, he started in 14 of the 15 games he appeared in. He finished with 3.5 sacks, 49 total tackles, one interception, two passes defended, and one forced fumble.[19]

2023

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During a Week 5 game against the Buffalo Bills, he recorded the first fumble recovery of his career. In a 26–0 win over the Carolina Panthers in Week 16, Walker recorded two sacks and six tackles, including two tackles for a loss.[20] Walker finished the 2023 season with 52 tackles, ten sacks, two pass deflections, and a fumble recovery.[21]

2024

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In a Week 5 win over the Indianapolis Colts, Walker would record a career high three sacks and three tackles for loss along with five tackles and a forced fumble.[22] Despite a bad year for the team, he would go on to have season highs in tackles, tackles for loss, sacks, and forced fumbles. [23]

2025

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On April 7, 2025, the Jaguars picked up the fifth-year option on Walker's contract.[24] On September 29, Walker underwent left wrist surgery, causing him to miss the team's Week 5 game against the Kansas City Chiefs.[25]

2026

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On April 3, 2026, Walker signed a four-year, $110 million extension that would keep him with the Jaguars until the 2030 season.[26]

Career statistics

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Legend
Bold Career high

Regular season

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Year Team Games Tackles Interceptions Fumbles
GPGSCmbSoloAstSckTFLSftyIntYdsLngTDPDFFFRYdsTD
2022JAX 15144924253.550199021000
2023JAX 171752272510.0100000020100
2024JAX 171761313010.51300000121351
2025JAX 14123819193.580000020000
2026JAX 112111.510000010000
Career 646120210210029.03701990832351

Postseason

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Year Team Games Tackles Interceptions Fumbles
GPGSCmbSoloAstSckTFLSftyIntYdsLngTDPDFFFRYdsTD
2022JAX 225230.510000010000
2025JAX 115320.000000000000
Career 3310550.510000010000

College

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Season GP Tackles Interceptions Fumbles
Solo Ast Cmb TfL Sck Int Yds Avg TD PD FR FF TD
2019 1296153.52.5000.001100
2020 967132.01.0100.001010
2021 151918377.56.0000.002100
Career36343165139.5100.004210

References

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  1. ↑ James, Marvin (January 7, 2022). "Former Upson-Lee standout Travon Walker hunkers down with the Dawgs for CFP Championship". WMAZ. Retrieved October 7, 2022.
  2. ↑ Jordan, Jason (November 1, 2018). "Georgia commit Travon Walker 'can't wait' to suit up in the All-American Bowl". USA TODAY. Retrieved November 10, 2021.
  3. ↑ VanHaaren, Tom (July 24, 2018). "Travon Walker gives Georgia another highly touted recruit". ESPN.com. Retrieved November 10, 2021.
  4. ↑ Sentell, Jeff (July 24, 2018). "5-star defensive tackle commits to Georgia". The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Retrieved October 7, 2022.
  5. ↑ Austin, Brooks (March 15, 2020). "Georgia Football: Sophomore Surge Set for Travon Walker". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved November 10, 2021.
  6. ↑ Crosby, Robert (April 29, 2021). "Georgia's Travon Walker Poised For a Big Jump In 2021". SI.com. Retrieved November 10, 2021.
  7. ↑ Towers, Chip (March 30, 2021). "Bulldogs expect breakout year from defensive end Travon Walker". The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Retrieved October 7, 2022.
  8. ↑ Witz, Billy; Mast, A. J. (January 11, 2022). "Georgia Wins National Title, Conquering a Drought and a Rival". The New York Times. Retrieved October 7, 2022.
  9. ↑ Austin, Brooks (January 14, 2022). "BREAKING: Travon Walker Say Goodbye To Georgia". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved October 7, 2022.
  10. ↑ "Travon Walker Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved March 7, 2022.
  11. ↑ "2022 Draft Scout Travon Walker, Georgia NFL Draft Scout College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved April 28, 2022.
  12. ↑ McGinn, Bob (April 25, 2022). "Part 6, Edge: It's a do-or-die decision". Go Long. Retrieved October 5, 2024.
  13. ↑ Jeremiah, Daniel (January 21, 2022). "Daniel Jeremiah 2022 NFL mock draft 1.0: Kenny Pickett, Malik Willis, among 3 QBs taken in Round 1". NFL.com. Retrieved April 7, 2026.
  14. ↑ Brugler, Dane (January 20, 2022). "Two-round 2022 NFL Mock Draft: Dane Brugler's mock 2.0 has a new No. 1 pick and more surprises". nytimes.com. Retrieved April 7, 2026.
  15. ↑ Tansey, Joe (April 28, 2022). "Mel Kiper 2022 NFL Draft Big Board: Examining Final Rankings Before Round 1". bleacherreport.com. Retrieved April 7, 2026.
  16. ↑ Oehser, John (April 29, 2022). "Walker intro: Smiles and collaboration". Jaguars.com. Retrieved May 2, 2022.
  17. ↑ Baca, Michael (May 12, 2022). "Jaguars signing No. 1 overall pick Travon Walker to $37.4M rookie contract". NFL.com. Retrieved May 12, 2022.
  18. ↑ Easterling, Luke (September 11, 2022). "No. 1 pick Travon Walker lives up to the hype in regular-season debut". Yahoo! Sports. Retrieved September 12, 2022.
  19. ↑ "Travon Walker 2022 Game Log". Pro Football Reference. Retrieved February 15, 2023.
  20. ↑ "Carolina Panthers at Jacksonville Jaguars - December 31st, 2023". Pro Football Reference. Retrieved May 4, 2024.
  21. ↑ "Travon Walker 2023 Game Log". Pro Football Reference. Retrieved May 4, 2024.
  22. ↑ "Travon Walker 2024 Game Log". Pro Football Reference. Retrieved April 7, 2026.
  23. ↑ "Travon Walker Player Profile". Pro Football Reference. Retrieved April 7, 2026.
  24. ↑ Patra, Kevin (April 7, 2025). "Jaguars exercise DE Travon Walker's fifth-year option". NFL.com.
  25. ↑ "Jaguars' Travon Walker has wrist surgery, could play vs. Chiefs". espn.com. Retrieved October 11, 2025.
  26. ↑ DiRocco, Michael (April 3, 2026). "Jaguars sign Travon Walker to 4-year, $110 million extension". ESPN.com. Retrieved April 26, 2026.
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