NFL Draft 2022 Rumors: Jaguars Prefer Travon Walker over Aidan Hutchinson at No. 1

The Georgia defensive tackle has seen his draft stock go up in recent weeks, and now he is the favorite to be the first overall pick in the NFL draft.

According to Todd McShay, Walker appears to be the preferred target for the Jacksonville Jaguars.

"The belief around the league is Jacksonville prefers the upside and traits of Walker over the proven production, motor and leadership that Hutchinson brings to the table. And it is nearly a lock that one of them will come off the board first. [...]

"But Walker's versatility, length, speed, explosion and strength could be the difference for the Jaguars. Execs around the NFL tell me Jacksonville just loves his upside, even though Walker (six sacks and 29 pressures) didn't fill the stat sheet like Hutchinson did in 2021.

Jamie Eisner of The Draft Network said that Walker is now the favorite to go first.

Jaime Eisner @JaimeEisner

Happy Monday! As expected, Travon Walker is now the odds-on favorite to be the No. 1 overall pick in the 2022 #NFLDraft at PointsBet, FanDuel, DraftKings, Caesars & BetMGM https://t.co/9CjLi3Kfi5

The article will be updated soon to provide more information.

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