Travon Walker facts for kids
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Walker with the Jacksonville Jaguars in 2022
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| No. 44 – Jacksonville Jaguars | |||||||||||||
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| Position: | Defensive end | ||||||||||||
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| Born: | December 18, 2000 Thomaston, Georgia, U.S. |
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| Height: | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) | ||||||||||||
| Weight: | 272 lb (123 kg) | ||||||||||||
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| High school: | Upson-Lee (Thomaston) | ||||||||||||
| College: | Georgia (2019–2021) | ||||||||||||
| NFL Draft: | 2022 / Round: 1 / Pick: 1 | ||||||||||||
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| Roster status: | Active | ||||||||||||
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Yury Travon Walker (pronounced TREY-von) was born on December 18, 2000. He is an American professional football player. Travon plays as a defensive end for the Jacksonville Jaguars in the National Football League (NFL). Before joining the NFL, he played college football for the Georgia Bulldogs. He helped his team win the National Championship in 2022. The Jaguars then chose him as the very first player in the 2022 NFL draft.
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Early Life and High School Football
Travon Walker was born in Thomaston, Georgia. He went to Upson-Lee High School there. Travon was a talented football player in high school. He was even chosen to play in the 2019 All-American Bowl. After high school, he decided to play college football for the Georgia Bulldogs. This team is part of the University of Georgia.
College Football Career
Travon Walker started playing for the Georgia Bulldogs in 2019. As a freshman, he played in 12 games. He made 15 tackles and had 2.5 sacks. A sack is when a defensive player tackles the opposing team's quarterback.
In 2020, during his second year, he played in nine games. He had 13 tackles, one sack, and one interception. An interception is when a defensive player catches a pass meant for an offensive player.
As a junior in 2021, Travon became a starter at defensive tackle. He was a key part of the team that won the 2022 College Football Playoff National Championship. This was a huge achievement for the Georgia Bulldogs. After this successful season, he decided to enter the 2022 NFL draft.
Professional Football Journey
Travon Walker was a highly sought-after player. The Jacksonville Jaguars picked him as the first overall player in the 2022 NFL draft. This means he was the very first player chosen by any team that year.
He signed a four-year contract with the Jaguars on May 12, 2022. This contract was worth $37.4 million.
Rookie Season (2022)
Travon made his NFL debut in a game against the Washington Commanders. In that game, he recorded a sack and an interception. During his first season, he played in 15 games and started 14 of them. He finished his rookie year with 3.5 sacks and 49 total tackles. He also had one interception, two passes defended, and one forced fumble.
Recent Seasons (2023-2024)
In Week 5 of the 2023 season, Travon had his first fumble recovery. A fumble recovery is when a player picks up a loose ball after an opponent drops it. In Week 16, he had a great game against the Carolina Panthers. He recorded two sacks and six tackles in that game. Travon finished the 2023 season with 52 tackles, ten sacks, and two pass deflections. He also had one fumble recovery.
Travon continued to play well in the 2024 season. He played in all 17 games and started every one. He had 61 tackles and 10.5 sacks. He also forced two fumbles and recovered one, which he returned for a touchdown!
On April 7, 2025, the Jaguars decided to keep Travon Walker for an extra year. They picked up the fifth-year option on his contract. This shows how important he is to the team.
