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Robert Zeglinski

Jaguars’ rookie No. 1 pick Travon Walker began his NFL career with an athletic interception on Carson Wentz

Travon Walker Carson Wentz Jaguars NFL Doug Pederson Commanders

The Jaguars began the Doug Pederson era with a road date against the Commanders (-3). Over the long run, thanks to the steady hand of Pederson, and bright young players like the last two No. 1 overall picks in Trevor Lawrence (2021) and Travon Walker (2022), Jacksonville could have a bright future ahead.

In his NFL debut, Walker showed off his tantalizing potential as a pass rusher (one QB hit, one sack) and in coverage. You read that right.

On an early fourth-quarter play, with the Jaguars holding on to a tenuous 15-14 lead, Commanders quarterback Carson Wentz tried to dump off a pass to his running back. Unfortunately, Walker was lying in wait to make a very athletic interception:

Oh my goodness. Now that’s a really cool play for anyone to make, let alone a top draft pick. Mind you, Walker also weighs a listed 276 pounds and made that pick like a linebacker. So, yeah, it’s pretty impressive.

Unfortunately for Walker and the Jaguars, they would end up losing 28-22 to Washington. But if Walker’s making plays like this in his debut, it should only be a matter of time before he starts potentially elevating the play of his teammates in wins.

NFL praised the rookie Walker for his pick of Wentz

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