He will join Walker as plug-and-play starters for a defense that is undergoing a major overhaul. Lloyd becomes an immediate replacement for Myles Jack, who was cut earlier this month in a cost-savings move. 106 and 180 to move back into the first round and draft inside linebacker Devin Lloyd from Utah at No. The team traded its second-round pick (No. Jacksonville took the 6-foot-5, 272-pound “athletic freak” over Michigan star Aidan Hutchinson, who set a school record with 14 sacks in 2021 and finished second in Heisman Trophy voting. “I was hoping it was the Jaguars from the get-go,” said Walker, who grew up about four hours north in Thomaston, Georgia. Placing more emphasis on pro potential than college production, the Jaguars chose Walker to pair with Josh Allen in hopes of turning a mediocre pass rush into one of the best in the league. Digital Replica Edition Home Page Close Menu
