
#44 DE · Jacksonville Jaguars
Height
6'5"
Weight
272 lbs
Age
25
College
Georgia
Draft
2022, Rd 1, #1
Experience
4 yrs
DE Rank
#13 / 161
Grade this player:
| Year | Team | GP | Sacks | Tkl | TFL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career | ![]() | 63 | 27.5 | 200 | 28.5 |
| 2025 | ![]() | 14 | 3.5 | 38 | 8 |
| 2024 | ![]() | 17 | 10.5 | 61 | 8 |
| 2023 | ![]() | 17 |
Length
4 years
Total Value
$37.4M
Guaranteed
$37.4M
AAV
$9.3M/yr
The Jaguars secured excellent value by locking up Travon Walker at $9.3M AAV through 2027, a deal that earns a strong B+ CVI given his trajectory and market position. Walker's above-average starter production already justifies this salary range for an edge rusher, but the real win here is getting him signed before he potentially breaks into elite territory over the next two seasons. At just 25 years old and entering his prime physical years, Walker represents the exact type of ascending talent teams dream of capturing on a medium-term deal before the price tag explodes. The fully guaranteed structure eliminates any injury risk for Jacksonville while providing Walker with financial security, creating a true win-win scenario. This contract positions the Jaguars to potentially have a franchise-caliber pass rusher locked up at what could become a bargain rate if Walker continues his upward development curve.
Travon Walker grades as a solid starter among NFL defensive ends — an above-average player at the position. His strongest area is tackles for loss at 0.57 (well above the NFL average of 0.30), ranking as well above average for the position. Sack production, at 0.25 compared to an NFL average of 0.34, is where he falls short relative to the position. His production dropped from a B+ in 2024 to a C in 2025.
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| 10.0 |
| 52 |
| 7.5 |
| 2022 | ![]() | 15 | 3.5 | 49 | 5 |
Updated Mar 19, 2026
Recent seasons are weighted more heavily in the overall performance grade.
C
2025
(50% weight)
B+
2024
(30% weight)
B+
2023
(20% weight)