NFL Draft 2022 Rumors: Travon Walker 'a Realistic Possibility' for Jaguars at No. 1

While all signs have pointed toward Michigan's Aidan Hutchinson as the No. 1 overall pick for months, the Jacksonville Jaguars are reportedly not settled on a choice.

Dane Brugler of The Athletic reported Monday that Georgia defensive lineman Travon Walker is "a realistic possibility" to leapfrog Hutchinson and wind up in Jacksonville.

Walker has wowed onlookers throughout the draft process with his combination of size (6'5", 272 lbs), speed (4.51-second 40-yard dash) and production for last season's national title team at Georgia.

His performance at the NFL Scouting Combine helped spur a rise up draft boards to the point he's the favorite to go No. 2 overall to the Detroit Lions, according to DraftKings.

"[I'm] someone who can do it all, athlete, whatever the coach needs," Walker told reporters at the combine. "If I didn't know myself or if I saw me play for the first time, I'd have to say he's a tremendous athlete. He can do anything on the field."

Hutchinson swept nearly every defensive award during the 2021 season and was the rare defensive Heisman Trophy finalist. His on-field production far outshines Walker, and he's far from a slouch from a physical standpoint (6'7", 260 pounds with a 4.74 time in the 40).

That said, there have been times when teams have gotten enamored with a player's potential more than his production and taken a risk. If Walker winds up going No. 1, he'll have to work out in spades to avoid any criticism. 

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