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‘Don’t count out’ Travon Walker as No. 1 overall pick in NFL

Travon Walker Georgia Football Pro Day (3/16/22) Georgia defensive lineman Travon Walker (44) during Georgia’s Pro Day in the Payne Indoor Athletic Facility in Athens, Ga., on Wednesday, March 16, 2022. (Photo by Tony Walsh) (Tony Walsh/Tony Walsh/UGAAA)

It seems like a longshot, but it’s fun topic to dream about if you’re a Georgia fan:

There’s some media speculation this week that UGA defensive end Travon Walker could be considered for the No. 1 overall pick in next month’s NFL Draft.

Michigan defensive end Aidan Hutchinson, who looked overmatched against Georgia in the Orange Bowl, is the heavily-favored candidate to be drafted at the top spot, which is owned by the Jacksonville Jaguars.

“But don’t count out” Walker as the No. 1 overall, per NFL reporter Dane Brugler of The Athletic.

“Travon Walker as a realistic possibility here. Talking to sources around the league, they believe the toolsy Georgia defensive lineman has the rare traits that (Jacksonville) will strongly consider at No. 1.”

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