Travon Walker Emerging As Favorite For No. 1 Pick?
3 years agoThe Jacksonville Jaguars appear to have narrowed their choice to four players for the No. 1 overall selection in this week's draft -- Michigan defensive end Aidan Hutchinson, NC State offensive tackle Ikem Ekwonu, Alabama offensive tackle Evan Neal and Georgia defensive end Travon Walker. Ian Rapoport reported that most general managers and coaches he has spoken to suggest that Walker has the best chance to be taken first. The Jaguars do not seem to have a viable trade partner to shop the pick, and Walker is now the betting favorite to be the first name called. Walker has been compared to defensive end Aldon Smith, who Jaguars general manager Trent Baalke drafted while leading the front office in San Francisco. The 21-year-old Walker finished his junior season with 37 tackles (19 solo) and six sacks.
Source: Ian Rapoport
Source: Ian Rapoport