DE Travon Walker Enters Conversation for Detroit Lions at No. 2

Could the Detroit Lions select Georgia defensive end Travon Walker with the No. 2 pick in the NFL Draft?

The NFL combine produced several winners after draft prospects worked out for NFL evaluators.  

While Aidan Hutchinson demonstrated elite athleticism, another defensive end has entered the conversation to be considered by the Detroit Lions. 

Georgia defensive end Travon Walker was certainly among the winners following the conclusion of this year's combine.

The 6-foot-5, 272-pound defensive end opened several eyes following his standout performance over the weekend. 

According to NFL.com, "The combine was an excellent opportunity for Walker to show skills he did not get to show during his college career. At Georgia, he played inside while a slew of talented edge rushers got after the quarterback."

© Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

© Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

During drills, the talented defensive end posted superior numbers, compared to the two players who are considered favorites to be drafted by the Lions. 

While Walker did not enter as a favorite to be drafted in the top five of the 2022 NFL Draft, his workout may have elevated him to be the selection when general manager Brad Holmes hands in the Lions' draft card. 

Walker ran a 4.51-second 40-yard dash, and posted a 6.89-second three-cone drill, a 35 1/2-inch vertical and a 10-foot-3 broad jump.

NFL.com added, "He displayed good flexibility for a player his size (6-foot-5, 272 pounds), turning the corner and running around hoops in drills to show his bend. Walker also displayed powerful punches and swipes at pads during his workout, portending a bright future as a pass rusher at the next level." 

Tremendous effort by DL Travon Walker #44. If he doesn’t make this play, it might be a TD and Alabama has the lead going into halftime.

275-pounders shouldn’t be able to move like #44. 1st round talent, 1st round effort. pic.twitter.com/R8mRX7xJNs

— Dane Brugler (@dpbrugler) January 11, 2022

#NFL Combine EDGE Measurements

Travon Walker
6'5"
272 lbs
35.5 Arm Length
84 1/4 Wingspan

Kayvon Thibodeaux
6'4"
254 lbs
33 1/8 Arms
79.5 Wingspan

Aidan Hutchinson
6'6"
260 lbs
32 1/8 Arms
78 1/8 Wingspan

— The GOAT House (@GoatHouseNFL) March 5, 2022

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