'Aidan Hutchinson was right there': Jaguars fans on Twitter have mixed feelings on Travon Walker
The Jacksonville Jaguars selected Georgia defensive end Travon Walker with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2022 NFL Draft.
Reaction to the selection was mixed from the passionate #DUUUVAL fans.
On one hand, Walker clearly has the skills to make it big in the NFL. He was a key part of a fearsome national championship defense at UGA. His performance at the NFL Combine caught the eyes of experts and scouts alike.
However, his stats in college weren't stellar. He had 9½ sacks — 6 in his first year as a starter in 2021 — and 13 tackles for loss in his three seasons. He had just 37 tackles in the 2021-22 season.
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At least Travis Etienne, a first-round pick of the Jaguars last year, is excited.
Yessir! Let’s go #DUUUVAL
— Travis Etienne Jr⁶𓅓 (@swaggy_t1) April 29, 2022
And the man himself is already fitting right in.
#DUUUVALL I’m ready.
— Travon Walker (@44Ytw) April 29, 2022
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Here's a sampling of the mixed reactions Jaguars fans had on Twitter.
I’m a die hard Jags fan but their front office is so stupid.. Aidan Hutchison was right there but nope they have to try out Travon Walker. They will never learn smh. #NFLDraft #DUUUVAL
— Moose Gibson (@midnightxmoose) April 29, 2022
WE GOT A DAWG IN #DUUUVAL
LETS GO! pic.twitter.com/hE7wtPmQEY— Joey Gabriel (@JoeyJaxRealtor) April 29, 2022
Jaguars 1st pick reaction (2022) #Jags #Duuuval #JaguarsTwitter pic.twitter.com/9Aa4uiLTzh
— TIMW (@Tekkenismyworld) April 29, 2022
Anyone else feel like picks 2-5 were all better players than our #1 or is it just me? #DUUUVAL
— Dino Burgic (@Dinketalo) April 29, 2022
I think Travon Walker may go down as the best defensive player in NFL history when it’s all said and done. @44Ytw, welcome to DUUUVAL #NFLDraft #Jaguars #DUUUVAL
— Justin (@jpooj17) April 29, 2022
OMG!! We took him!!!! Travon to Jacksonville!! #GoDawgs #Duuuval #GoJags
— Allyson (@ally32250) April 29, 2022
This article originally appeared on Florida Times-Union: Jaguars fans react to Travon Walker on Twitter in 2022 NFL Draft