Yury Travon Walker is an American football player who plays as linebacker for the Jacksonville Jaguars. Travon Walker, chosen first overall by the Jacksonville Jaguars in the 2022 NFL Draft, had a standout rookie season. He played 15 games, starting 14, and had 49 total tackles, 3.5 sacks, one interception, two passes defensed, and one forced fumble. In his sophomore year (2023), he improved his performance with 51 tackles, ten sacks, two pass deflections, and a fumble recovery.
Travon Walker played college football at the University of Georgia, where he was a key defensive player. In his rookie year (2019), he appeared in 12 games and recorded 15 tackles and 2.5 sacks. Walker continued to impress as a sophomore in 2020, recording 13 tackles, one sack, and one interception in nine games. His junior season was even more impressive, as he started at defensive lineman and helped Georgia win the 2022 College Football Playoff National Championship. Over the course of 15 games that season, he recorded 37 tackles and six sacks.
Who are Travon Walker Parents?
Stead and Lasonia Walker are the parents of Travon Walker. The pride Steadman and Lasonia Walker have for their son is shared by the entire Thomaston community according to the an article on the Jaguars website. Travon's journey from a small Georgia hamlet to the NFL spotlight has served as a source of hope and inspiration for many.
Travon Walker’s Mother
Lasonia Walker is the mother of Travon Walker. Not much else is known about her in the public domain.
Travon Walker’s Father
Stead Walker is the father of Travon Walker. Stead was a US Marine but not much else is known about him in the public domain.
FAQ's on Travon Walker Parents
A. Travon Walker attended Upson-Lee High School.
A. Travon Walker stands 6 ft 5 in tall.
A. Travon Walker wears jersey number 44.
A. Travon Walker was taken first overall by the Jacksonville Jaguars in the 2022 NFL Draft.