After avenging their SEC championship game loss to Alabama to win the program's first national title since 1980, the Bulldogs are now on the cusp of producing one of the greatest NFL draft classes of all time the majority of which will come from that otherworldly defense. So three of the first 22 picks are Georgia defenders. Ranking Travon Walker's current TVS in terms of similar players at his position. And when an NFL offensive coordinator knows a young linebacker is green in coverage, the game plan can often revolve around exploiting the youthful second-level defender in coverage. #GoDawgs pic.twitter.com/oPdB0WDPYG, Georgia Football (@GeorgiaFootball) April 29, 2022, Sign up for the University of Georgia Wire newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning. But this is a draft rich with linemen and defensive backs as well as wideouts. He's extraordinarily risky. 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. Dawgnations sees you !#GoDawgs #NFLDraft pic.twitter.com/b2qhkDvXxs, (Not )LEE Ring0 (@HBTFD1) April 29, 2022, I am so so proud of you!!! You see people like Tyreek Hill and and Davante Adams, I mean those people, they change offenses. BIG BOARD:Ranking the top 150 prospects for 2022 NFL Draft. Because we respect your right to privacy, you can choose not to allow some types of cookies. Then came three more receivers: Garrett Wilson of Ohio State to the Jets and college teammate Chris Olave to New Orleans, which traded up with Washington for the 11th slot; and Alabamas Jameson Williams, coming off a serious knee injury, to Detroit, which moved up in a deal with division-rival Minnesota. Cine had 145 tackles and 14 pass breakups in his career and led Georgia's national championship team in tackles. LSUs Stingley is the grandson of former Patriots receiver Darryl Stingley, who was paralyzed in a 1978 preseason game. The No. The 22-year-old is making headlines for getting ejected in the game against Buffalo Bills. Until then, The Sporting News breaks down potential landing spots and team fits ahead of the 2022 NFL Draft: Despite rumors the Jaguars are enamored with Walker (which they could be), they ultimately decide to go with Aidan Hutchinson. Related to that -- McDuffie had just two picks and eight pass breakups in three seasons as a full-time player for the Huskies. All information these cookies collect is aggregated and therefore anonymous. Is he the twitchiest cornerback prospect I've scouted? Walker was one of 5 Georgia defenders to go in Round 1 of the draft this year, along with Jordan Davis, Quay Walker, Devonte Wyatt and Lewis Cine. https://draftwire.usatoday.com/lists/nfl-combine-highlights-jordan-davis-travon-walker-devonte-wyatt-quay-walker/, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. These are my "buyer-beware" prospects in the 2022 class. I'd simply need a top-15 pick at the edge-rusher spot to have more bend/dip capabilities than Johnson, particularly if his pass-rush plans were hit-or-miss. User @Riedmillahhh believes that Walker's combine performance helped get him to be drafted number-one overall. For Johnson, there is more hope for his professional productivity than Walker because he does know how to use his hands as weapons as a classic outside pass rusher, and there's a noticeable speed-to-power conversion to his game on film. Georgia has its first No. Travon Walker signed a 4 year, $37,372,621 contract with the Jacksonville Jaguars, including a $24,360,088 signing bonus, $37,372,621 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $9,343,155. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Commissioner.com is a registered trademark of CBS Interactive Inc. site: media | arena: nfl | pageType: stories | They did, however, add a pair of highly rated Georgia prospects to their defense in linebacker Quay Walker, picked 22nd overall, and defensive tackle Devonte Wyatt, who went 28th. Pickett came back for a fifth season and that decision certainly paid off. 1 after his top 30 visit. --He said he had an idea he would go to the Jaguars at No. Smart said on Thursday on the NFL Network that NFL offenses dont play as much tempo so Davis conditioning wont be as big a factor. The popular star defender from Charlotte who won the Outland Trophy and Bednarik Award last season goes to the NFC East. He was with family and friends at the Omni Hotel at the Battery Atlanta. Much of what is true about Walker pertains to Johnson. @ChicagoxRillaa thinks Walker deserved to go number-one overall. We support responsible gambling. They do not store directly personal information, but are based on uniquely identifying your browser and internet device. Coach Kirby Smart led UGA to the breakthrough national championship win with the 33-18 triumph over Nick Sabans Alabama dynasty in January. No quarterbacks went until 20th, when Pitts Kenny Pickett found out he can simply switch to another side of the practice facility as he joins the Steelers and perhaps become Ben Roethlisbergers successor. Georgia joins Auburn, Notre Dame, Oklahoma and Southern Cal with the most No. To warn you about who those prospects may very well be, I write this "Buyer Beware" piece every draft season. He wore a brash bejeweled necklace proclaiming his nickname, and even an accessorized chain with a bejeweled sauce bottle. Georgia defensive end Travon Walker reacts after being selected with the first overall pick of the NFL draft on Thursday night. I never expected myself to be in this position growing up as a kid. A consensus in the building and an easy call for them. AFC champion Cincinnati got Michigan safety Dax Hill before Minnesota kept the Georgia connection going by taking Cine. . 22 in the 2022 NFL draft by the Green Bay Packers. I'm a regular human being just like everybody else.". Another Georgia standout, defensive tackle Jordan Davis, was taken by Philadelphia at 13 after yet another deal, getting matters back to the defensive side. The Packers dont often throw rookies in with the starters right away, but Walker lined up next to inside linebacker DeVondre Campbell from Day 1. Travon Walker was the No. 1 overall pick in the 2022 NFL Draft, going to the Jacksonville Jaguars. Travon Walker won't be as rich as Elon Musk or Jeff Bezos, but he'll make more than you do. 1 NFL overall draft pick since 2009. He's long, hyperactive, and strikes at all segments of the field as a run defender. The 6-foot-6, 341-pound Davis is a run-stopper who showed his speed on the field and at the NFL combine when he stole the show with a 4.78 40. That sets a Georgia record for most first round picks in one draft, all from the defense. And his incredible combine workout made him a consensus top-20 pick. Quay Walker from Georgia goes 23rd overall to Green Bay, where hell rejoin former teammate Eric Stokes, a first-round Packers pick last year. Of the last 12 players the Jaguars have drafted in the first round in the last ten years, only two of them have been selected to the Pro Bowl (Jalen Ramsey and Josh Allen). His 4.77 40 narrowly edged Davis' 4.78 at the combine. . They had a heavy rotation there. Georgia linebacker Quay Walker was selected at No. Quay Walker was arguably less of an expected Day One target as opposed to Wyatt, who had drawn similar marks as Travon Walker, his fellow starting D-linemen, early in the pre-draft process. 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.. The No. Movements are clunky/awkward because of his long legs. On the heels of their dominant run through the college football season, the Georgia Bulldogs were well represented Saturday night in Indianapolis, thanks to some dominant performances from their top defensive prospects in the 2022 NFL draft class: Then came back to take over the #NFLCombine. This group had that it factor, Smart told WSB-TV with Caesars Palace and The Mirage in the backdrop outside the window. Shaffer is a mauler at guard who lacks the athleticism or consistency to challenge as a starter. The three-year starter at Clemson transferred to Georgia and continued to show draft-worthy tape. "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. 2004-2023 CBS Interactive. Absolutely. Like Travon, who also played there, Quay played college football for Georgia. If that type of player does beat the odds, he's typically a pass-rush move genius. He's more of a north-south thumper and less of a pass-catcher, but could complement running back/receiver hybrid Cordarrelle Patterson. 1 overall pick. Height: 6'5". Wyatt has the unfortunate distinction of being the "other lineman" in Georgia's fearsome draft class, but he has first-round qualities all his own. 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). The third day of on-field drills at the 2022 NFL Scouting Combine featured an athletic group of defensive linemen, linebackers and edge defenders, but the national champs took it over. He was a productive college player who has demonstrated versatility and athleticism, but the NFL may test his relative lack of speed. While the NFL has gradually shifted from size and physicality to suddenness and route-running chops as the most vital attributes at receiver, for being a No. pic.twitter.com/veX05eDXrx, Radi Nabulsi (@RadiNabulsi) April 29, 2022, GO PACK GO! 22 overall pick to Green Bay, which traded up to get the inside linebacker. @jordanxdavis99, : #NFLCombine on @NFLNetwork pic.twitter.com/09pA0LqUor, These dudes are freaky athletes. 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. All that makes him pretty risky for someone being touted as the potential second cornerback off the board in the first round. Youre telling me at that size, he cant get some push and get in the backfield? He is unique., RELATED: Love/Hate list from Georgia football historic 2022 NFL Draft. January 14th, 2022 - Georgia DL Travon Walker declares for the 2022 NFL Draft. No citations. Watch ; Tickets . That said, it doesn't appear to have overly affected the former track athlete, who ran a 4.44 40-yard dash at the combine. Theres just so many of them that when they click on the field thats not something that you coach. Davis, who weighed in at around 340 pounds at the combine, said he has slimmed down some this spring -- the result of putting in the work at the practice facility and paying a little more attention to what he eats. Three more 2023 QBs are off the board. Zac Al-Khateeb is a content producer for The Sporting News. So on third down when you get your opportunities to get a sack, he wasnt always on the edge for us. The only question is whether it will come by Week 1. Copyright 2023 Sporting News Holdings Limited. Im definitely prepared for it, being the No 1 pick, Walker said. And this is why Jacksonville sucks. 32). Buffalo has a need for a quality running back behind Devin Singletary, who is in the final year of his rookie contract. The Cordele, Georgia, native surprisingly went ahead of star linebacker Nakobe Dean. : #NFLCombine on @nflnetwork pic.twitter.com/L08zQOWfed, Travon Walker is putting on a clinic out there. And the theme throughout the first 20 picks was to get guys who could catch the ball including Philadelphia acquiring standout AJ Brown from the Titans, and Arizona getting veteran Marquise Brown from the Ravens. The information does not usually directly identify you, but it can give you a more personalised web experience. He leaves Georgia having started 52 games over four seasons, serving multiple roles at linebacker. White, the top running back in the 2018 recruiting class, has suffered ACL tears to both of his knees, which could scare teams off him. It was nothing to beupset over. hes still learning what to do as an outside linebacker, which is where the Jaguars are playing him with the first-team defense., You think about the size -- his height, his weight, his speed -- its like a unicorn, Jags defensive coordinator Mike Caldwell said, per Michael DiRocco. Per Schefter, Walker will receive a 4-year, fully guaranteed contract worth more than $37 million: No. ATHENS The Georgia Bulldogs are arguably atop the football world when one considers the programs NFL visibility and CFP Championship status. Travon Walker signed a 4 year, $37,372,621 contract with the Jacksonville Jaguars, including a $24,360,088 signing bonus, $37,372,621 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $9,343,155. 13) and Lewis Cine (No. Wyatt was the third Georgia defensive lineman drafted Thursday, joining top overall selection Travon Walker and No. They help us to know which pages are the most and least popular and see how visitors move around the site. Why: Stiffness around the corner, inconsistent hand work, lacking burst. 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. 1 overall pick in the 2022 NFL Draft, Travon Walker, received a major scare recently when he was involved in a serious car crash in Athens, Georgia. We had a lot of good players around him. Derion Kendrick could be a later option for the Eagles to find a cornerback opposite Darius Slay (or, at the least, find a solid depth addition). He emerged without injuries somehow. A lot of his sacks occurred on first and second and he was an interior rusher on third down because we had Adam Anderson, Robert Beal, Nolan Smith, Jermaine Johnson for one year. @GeorgiaFootball pic.twitter.com/GqY6bLdHFc, . Travon Walker at No. We see you Quay Walker! Please check your email for a confirmation. Playing zone effectively is challenging in its own ways, different from man. While I'm not insinuating these prospects are guaranteed to bust, they're just the most risky propositions who could still land somewhere in the first round or very early on Day 2. Nakobe Dean is on hand at the NFL Draft, but he brought something with him: His national championship ring. DiRocco: Walker's biggest asset is his strength.He is 6-foot-5, 275 pounds and powerful -- especially in the run game. And those kept coming: right through No 12. A big-time scare before the Draft: #Georgias Travon Walker was in a serious car accident in Athens, GA before the draft, crashing into two parked cars, per me and @TomPelissero. Georgia coach Kirby Smart is in Las Vegas and did the rounds of the TV shows Thursday. Ramsey, the only one to make the All-Pro team, isn't even a member of the Jaguars anymore. That would shock me. 3788. I swear to God he could line up at middle linebacker and go be fine. And that vital attribute to playing the cornerback position is widely believed to be his greatest strength. He believes that they drafted Walker based on hopes and passed up a player (Hutchinson) with stats. I always wanted to be at Detroit. You know, JaMarr Chase, they change offenses, and Im happy that receivers are starting to get that love.. . The Packers selected defensive tackle Devonte Wyatt with the No. They may be used by those companies to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant adverts on other sites. @GeorgiaFootball pic.twitter.com/uyWsKegOKQ. |Quay Walker is third Georgia defensive player to go in first round, 10:16 p.m.|Travon Walker will make a good living, 10:00 p.m.|Jordan Davis reaction to going to Eagles, 9:40p.m.|Eagles draft nose guard Jordan Davis, 9:29p.m.|Some tidbits form Travon Walker's presser with media, 8:55p.m.|Kirby and Mary Beth Smart and Tray Scott send video message to No. Moreover, he has considerably less wear on him than some other running backs in this class, combining for only 230 carries in four seasons at Georgia. MOCK DRAFTS:Compare latest from Mel Kiper, Daniel Jeremiah, Todd McShay, other experts. These are the good old days, no doubt, for the Bulldogs fans. 1 overall and . The Love and Support for there brother#GoDawgs pic.twitter.com/DopiHwte0k. A 6-foot-5, 275-pound junior defensive lineman from Thomaston, Ga., Walker was an excellent football and basketball player at Upson-Lee High School, where . 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. It began with North Carolina State tackle Ikem Ekwonu to Carolina and Alabama tackle Evan Neal to the Giants. At 6-foot-5 and 272 pounds with arms over 35 inches long and a tremendous, all-around combine workout to his name . I know this class is gonna be special.. More often than not, Utah deployed him in a Micah Parsons-esque edge-rusher role in obvious passing situations. Buyer Beware prospects in the past include: Gregory Rousseau, Kadarius Toney, Odafe Oweh, and Patrick Surtainin the 2021 class; Derrick Brown, D'Andre Swift, Kenneth Murray, and -- gulp -- Justin Jefferson in 2020; and Dwayne Haskins, Mack Wilson, Jaylon Ferguson, Josh Jacobs, Rashan Gary, and Jacksonville's Josh Allen in the 2019 draft. These cookies may be set through our site by our advertising partners. . His 29 3/4-inch arms placed in the fifth percentile among cornerbacks at the combine since 1999. 10:00 p.m. |Jordan Davis . I don't even view him as that great of a blitzer despite his explosiveness and power. The Commanders have a significant need at linebacker, which they address with their second overall pick (after selecting a receiving weapon for new quarterback Carson Wentz in the first round). Jacksonville will pick first tomorrow night as well, and could target a wide receiver, offensive lineman, or linebacker. He had 37 tackles this season. He could have been a three-down lineman for us here, Kirby Smart said last month. But he doesn't possess two of the most foundational elements needed to get after the quarterback. $2.99 . Class: Junior. The 6-foot-3, 307-pound Wyatthad 39tackles, seven for loss with 2 1/2 sacks and 2 forced fumbles. Another user @Swavey_hector thinks Trevon Walker is going to be a bust for the Jaguars. When he has to rush around the corner, his burst and hip and ankle tightness are apparent. A special message to the No. 1 pick, 8:35 p.m.|Bulldogs cheering for their guy, 8:17p.m. |Travon Walker goes to the Jaguars with No. Just after Pickett was, uh, picked, two players who were projected by many as second-rounders were chosen: Quay Walker and tackle Tyler Smith to Tulsa. $2.99 + $1.08 shipping. Cine is a productive player who has more of a downhill demeanor than ball-hawking safety. Should be a missile as a blitzer but not overly effective in that area. He is presently affiliated with the NFL franchise, Green Bay Packers. @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. 10:04 am ET, NFL combine burning questions: Young's size and more, C.J. Twitter user @Haunted_Haunter thinks that Walker didn't look excited when he was drafted. I would take him at No 1 and not even blink.. 2022 Panini Donruss Elite Quay Walker #/999 Rookie Holo Parallel SP Packers. 492. A former five-star recruit from Upson Lee High School in Thomaston, Georgia, Walker was the second-ranked . The Eagles need to improve their linebackers corps and pass rush this offseason. Hes coming straight down hillfast, physical, being able to read it and blow it up, the NFL Networks Bucky Brooks said before the draft. Please check your email for a confirmation. $5.00 + $5.00 shipping. @GeorgiaFootball DL Devonte Wyatt with a 4.8u?! I think he has the potential to be one of the best defensive tackles in the game.. Defensive coordinator Mike Caldwell said Walker has done a good job of . 6-keys: media/spln/nfl/draft/free/stories, at 1 overall, evaluates 2023 QB class, Nate Oats comments on Brandon Miller's 'pat down' intro routine: 'It won't happen again', SEC Basketball Power Rankings: Alabama inches toward regular-season title, Kentucky and Mizzou score big wins, Alabama wraps up SEC title with gutsy comeback win over Auburn, Jerry Stackhouse reacts to Vanderbilt's road win over Kentucky, Multiple Alabama players ejected following heated exchange with Auburn, Tony Vitello offers condolences to Zakai Zeigler following serious knee injury, Overrated? They're just gambles I'd much rather take in Round 2, much less inside the top half of the first round. They are usually only set in response to actions made by you which amount to a request for services, such as setting your privacy preferences, logging in or filling in forms. Early life and high school [ edit] 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. Davis' pure size (6-6, 340 pounds) made him one of the draft's most intriguing players. Matt Miller (@nfldraftscout) April 27, 2022, Quay Walker was drafted before the Tennessee hat he tossed ever landed. All are from the defense. Both teams are needy, to say the least, up front. He did it for us in practice all the time.. Where does Georgia football turn for their play caller? @jordanxdavis99 recaps a fantastic #NFLCombine performance. Moreover, he had 31 pressures and seven sacks in 2021. Im at this nirvana. A huge bust incoming. Yes, the first five selections came on the defensive side of the ball, including edge rushers Travon Walker of national champion Georgia to Jacksonville and Aidan Hutchinson of Michigan to Detroit at Nos 1 and 2. Walker was speaking outside the hotel at the Battery in Atlanta where he was with family, friends and teammates. If Walker gains weight, he could slide inside to be an every-down tackle like Buckner. ESPNs Booger McFarland said on air Walker has untapped potential, and compared his athleticism to All-Pro Myles Garrett of the Browns, the 2017 No. , : #NFLCombine on @nflnetwork pic.twitter.com/CFgJ3PxCK3, : #NFLCombine on @nflnetwork pic.twitter.com/m2zdgTYXi2, That's love. Picture Information . Given his current body, however, Walker probably is more of a Jordan-style end. 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. Walker has major upside, no doubt. He took Pitt to its first ACC title. 1 overall pick @44Ytw!#NFLDraft | #GoDawgs pic.twitter.com/0IoDkmJFlE. When Lloyd was asked to cover, he was fluid and instinctive; he'll just have to learn how to become productive in that area on the fly in the NFL. Green Bay just got one of the best!!!! @JagerDePato seems to like the pick of Walker going number-one overall. The others besides Walker and Stafford: Frank Sinkwich in 1943, Charley Trippi in 1945 and Harry Babcock in 1953. Only time will tell where these Bulldogs find themselves playing at the next level. According to NFL.com, the. Doesn't stack-and-shed as well as his stature would indicate. Analysis: Gaga receiver market is story of this years draft, NFL draft 2022: first round as it happened, Georgias Travon Walker selected first overall by Jaguars. But that was just the start for Georgia, which saw its program stature greatly enhanced by three key NFL events: Former Georgia quarterback Matthew Stafford leading the Rams to the Super Bowl win. JaQuavian Jy'Quese " Quay " Walker (born May 8, 2000) is an American football inside linebacker for the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League (NFL). Walker is the third Bulldog off the board in the top 22 picks. Sure, Kirby Smart did ask Walker to read and react instead of just putting his head down and flying into the backfield like other edge rushers in this class, but I would be very hard-pressed to pick someone at that position who didn't have vast experience attacking the quarterback in a traditional sense in college. 12:23 am ET, check out our tracker of all the picks, with grades, here, Agent's Take: Rodgers' trade value, logistics, best fit, McCarthy discusses taking over Cowboys' play-calling, Brett Favre welfare funds scandal explained, Reich says Carr 'checks a lot of boxes' after meeting, Three things to know about Packers' first-round picks, Mock: Carter falls amid warrant, Ravens take QB, Rodgers' trade value, logistics and best fit, Best team fits for top FAs at each position, Ex-NFL GM on ramifications of Carter's legal issue, NFLPA issues team report cards: Commanders fail, 49ers GM says he contacted Brady as team seeks QB help, Jalen Carter issues statement amid charges, 2021: Eight tackles vs. Alabama in CFP title game (tied game-high), 2021: Started all 15 games at LB for CFP national champion Georgia. 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