The Jacksonville Jaguars chosen Georgia edge rusher Travon Walker with the No. 1 general decide, hoping the defensive stalwart can pair with quarterback Trevor Lawrence to steer the franchise again to relevance.
Walker, who began 15 video games final season with 37 tackles and 6 sacks, was the most effective participant on the formidable entrance seven that delivered Georgia a nationwide championship. Walker is the second straight No. 1 decide for a franchise trying to stabilize with its second head coach in two seasons.
Proprietor Shad Khan fired Coach City Meyer in the midst of a controversy-filled season by which the group limped to a 3-14 file. The group turned to Doug Pederson, who led the Philadelphia Eagles to a Tremendous Bowl, to offer stability and mentorship to Lawrence. Common supervisor Trent Baalke additionally spent over $267 million in free company to assist Lawrence with weapons, together with resetting the large receiver market by signing Christian Kirk to a surprisingly profitable contract.
Michigan edge rusher Aidan Hutchinson had been the favourite to be chosen first general earlier than Walker surged previous him this week because the betting favourite.
