Breaking down players selected in 1st round of NFL draft
2 years, 7 months ago

Breaking down players selected in 1st round of NFL draft

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The players chosen in the first round Thursday of the NFL draft: 1) Jaguars — Travon Walker, DE, 6-foot-5, 275 pounds, Georgia Breakdown: Speed and athleticism for his size and build are prototypical and he could probably add some weight without losing much of what makes him special. Notable: The last time the Jets took a receiver in the first round was Santana Moss in 2001 11) Saints — Chris Olave, WR, 6-1, 188, Ohio State Breakdown: Quickness to win off the line of scrimmage and speed to get separation in the open the field. Notable: Walker is the second consecutive Georgia player taken in the first round by the Packers, joining CB Eric Stokes last year. Notable: The Packers have selected one offensive player in the first round in the last 11 drafts — QB Jordan Love in 2020. Notable: Cine was the fifth Georgia defensive player taken in the first round to set a record for the common draft era for one school.

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