NFL No. 1 pick Travon Walker signs for $34 million

Greatest college defense ever? UGA's 2021 squad had an NFL-record five defensive players selected in the first round, led by No. 1 pick Travon Walker to the Jacksonville Jaguars
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Travon Walker, who had a meteoric rise from not making the All-SEC team to the No. 1 pick in this year’s NFL Draft, will sign his contract on Thursday.

The former UGA star make a guaranteed $37.4 million over four years, including a $24.4 million signing bonus, per the NFL Network.

The Jacksonville Jaguars, who landed Walker, will also hold a fifth-year team option for the talented defensive end.

With Walker’s signing, now all five first-round Bulldogs are inked to deals. Here’s the latest info on UGA’s “Fab Five”:

#1 DE Travon Walker, Jacksonville Jaguars. Will sign on Thursday for $37.4 million over four years, including a $24.4 million signing bonus. The Jaguars will also hold a fifth-year team option. The contract is fully guaranteed.

#13 DT Jordan Davis, Philadelphia Eagles. Signed a four-year deal worth $17 million, per ESPN. The contract is fully guaranteed and includes a signing bonus of $9.55 million.

#22 LB Quay Walker, Green Bay Packers. Signed a four-year deal worth $13.8 million, per the NFL Network. The contract is fully guaranteed and includes a signing bonus of $7.2 million.

#28 DT Devonte Wyatt, Green Bay Packers. Signed a four-year deal worth $12.8 million. The contract is fully guaranteed and includes a signing bonus of $6.5 million.

#32 S Lewis Cine, Minnesota Vikings. Signed on Wednesday for $11.5 million, including $5.5 million for a signing bonus. The contract is fully guaranteed.

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