Jacksonville Jaguars choose Travon Walker as first pick in the 2022 NFL draft

Edge rusher Travon Walker of national champion Georgia, a dynamic playmaker combining speed and athleticism, was the first overall pick in the 2022 NFL draft. He was selected by the Jacksonville Jaguars.

The 6-foot-5, 275-pound Walker, who has some raw elements to his game but an extremely high ceiling for his skills, joins former Clemson quarterback Trevor Lawrence as the second straight top overall selection by the Jaguars.

Walker, one of several Bulldogs likely to be chosen in the opening round, was a one-year starter whose production (13 tackles for loss and 9 1/2 sacks) doesn't jump out because he was part of a deep rotation at Georgia. His talent level certainly impressed the Jaguars, the NFL's worst team the past two years.