Jaguars' Travon Walker: Records defensive TD in Week 9
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Walker totaled seven tackles (six solo) and recovered a fumble that he returned for a touchdown in Sunday's loss to Philadelphia.
Walker's seven stops were a season-high mark and were enough to ensure he had a strong day for fantasy managers who roster him as an IDP. However, the defensive end's biggest impact came on one play -- he recovered a Saquon Barkley fumble in the third quarter and returned it 35 yards for his first NFL touchdown. Walker is putting together his best pro season with 33 tackles (17 solo), including 6.5 sacks, through nine games.
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Jaguars' Travon Walker: Picks up sack in win
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Walker recorded three tackles (two solo) including 1.0 sacks during Sunday's 32-16 win against the Patriots.
Walker's sack came after a bull rush on a long third down late in the fourth quarter to essentially put the last nail in New England's coffin in Week 7. It was his sixth of the season, keeping him on pace for his second straight double-digit sack season heading into a Week 8 matchup versus the Packers.
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Jaguars' Travon Walker: Dominant in win
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Walker tallied five tackles (four solo), including 3.0 sacks, and a forced fumble during Jacksonville's win over the Colts on Sunday.
Walker came up big for the Jaguars in their first win of the season, as he dominated Indianapolis' offensive line en route to setting a new single-game career high in sacks. The former first overall pick has now amassed 5.0 sacks across his first five appearances of the season.
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Jaguars' Travon Walker: Records 10.0 sacks
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Walker closed the 2023 regular season with 52 tackles (27 solo), 10.0 sacks and one fumble recovery in 17 games.
The 2022 first overall pick had a quiet rookie campaign with just 3.5 sacks in 15 contests, but he took a major step forward as a sophomore this past season, finishing second on the team in sacks. Walker could be poised for a full breakout in 2024, though the status of top pass rusher Josh Allen -- who could leave Jacksonville as a free agent -- could affect how much attention Walker receives from opposing offenses.
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Jaguars' Travon Walker: Notches seventh sack in defeat
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Walker registered five tackles (three solo), including one sack, in Sunday's loss to the Buccaneers.
Walker's sack came in the fourth quarter, as he brought down Baker Mayfield for a 13-yard loss to help the Jaguars force a punt. The second-year linebacker has at least half a sack in five of his past six contests, pushing him to 7.0 sacks on the campaign. That's twice as many as he posted in nearly as many defensive snaps as a rookie last year.
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Jaguars' Travon Walker: Gets to the quarterback Sunday
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Walker recorded six tackles, including a sack, in Sunday's 31-21 win at Indianapolis.
Walker was arguably even more of a menace than his numbers would indicate, causing chaos in the Colts' backfield all afternoon. His sack came with 34 seconds to play in the first half when he stunned right tackle Braden Smith and then showed exceptional bend around the edge before bringing down 244-pound rookie Anthony Richardson with ease. He'll look to build on his great start to the season versus Patrick Mahomes and Kansas City in Week 2.
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Jaguars' Travon Walker: Cleared to face Houston
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Walker (ankle) is officially active for Sunday's game against the Texans.
Walker sat out the past two contests with a high-ankle injury but will return to the field for the penultimate game of the regular season. The 22-year-old has 45 total tackles, 3.5 sacks, one interception and one forced fumble in 13 games this season.
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Jaguars' Travon Walker: In line to return Sunday
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Walker (ankle) is slated to be available Sunday in Houston, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Walker has missed the last two games due to a high-ankle injury that he sustained back in Week 14 at Tennessee. After practicing in a limited capacity during Week 17 prep, he was listed as questionable for Sunday, but he now seems destined to return to action, which will be revealed approximately 90 minutes before a 1:00 p.m. ET kickoff.
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Jaguars' Travon Walker: Anticipates suiting up in Week 17
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Head coach Doug Pederson said Friday that he thinks Walker (ankle) has a "good chance" to play in Week 17 against the Texans, John Shipley of SI.com reports.
Walker has missed both of Jacksonville's previous two contests as a result of the ankle injury he sustained Week 14 versus Tennessee, though Pederson's expressed optimism puts this year's No. 1 overall draft pick in line to suit up New Year's Day in Houston.
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Jaguars' Travon Walker: Coach hoping he'll play Week 16
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Coach Doug Pederson is optimistic that Walker (ankle) will play Thursday against the Jets, John Shipley of the Jaguars' official site reports.
Walker exited the Week 14 win over the Titans and sat out the Week 15 win over Dallas, but the rookie first overall pick is hoping to make his return in Week 16 against the Jets. He has 3.5 sacks through 13 NFL games.
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Jaguars' Travon Walker: Posts sack, interception in debut
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Walker had four tackles (three solo), a sack and an interception during Sunday's 28-22 loss to Washington.
The rookie first overall pick played 64 of 77 defensive snaps and immediately showed himself to be a difference maker in his NFL debut. Walker had only one interception in 29 games for Georgia in college, but he picked off Carson Wentz in the fourth quarter Sunday and came up 11 yards short of the end zone.
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Jaguars' Travon Walker: Taken first overall by Jacksonville
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The Jaguars selected Walker in the first round of the 2022 NFL Draft, first overall.
Walker's path to being the first overall pick is a unique one. He did not start a game until his junior season in 2021 and had a total of 9.5 sacks and 13.5 tackles for loss over 36 appearances at Georgia. Prior to the combine, Walker was thought to be a first-round prospect, but not the top pick overall. Things changed in Indianapolis when Walker turned in an all-world workout that fully demonstrated his tools. He ran a 4.51-second 40-yard dash at 6-foot-5 and 272 pounds and measured in with 35.5-inch arms and an 84.25-inch wingspan. While Walker lacks the production variable that is usually a necessity to go first overall, his undeniable athleticism and power made him a viable candidate. Now that he's in Jacksonville, Walker can step into a Day 1 role at defensive end. With the right development, Walker can evolve into a game-wrecking presence up front provided he can develop as a pass-rusher.
