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Clemson defensive lineman Bryan Bresee speaks during a press conference at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Wednesday, March 1, 2023. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Defensive players again rising to top of NFL's draft class

By Michael Marot Mar. 01, 2023 06:47 PM EST

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence (16) celebrates after defeating the Tennessee Titans in an NFL football game, Saturday, Jan. 7, 2023, in Jacksonville, Fla. The Jaguars won 20-16. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Jaguars finally get it right after years, decades of errors

By Mark Long Jan. 09, 2023 01:25 PM EST

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) is brought down by New York Jets defensive tackle Quinnen Williams during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 11, 2022, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)
Jets' Quinnen Williams active, Jags' Travon Walker sidelined

Dec. 22, 2022 07:32 PM EST

Jacksonville Jaguars defensive tackle Folorunso Fatukasi (94) celebrates a sack of Tennessee Titans quarterback Ryan Tannehill during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 11, 2022, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)
Jags rule out Walker, Fatukasi for game against Jets

Dec. 21, 2022 01:07 PM EST

Jacksonville Jaguars running back James Robinson, left, is congratulated by tight end Evan Engram after scoring against the Los Angeles Chargers during the second half of an NFL football game in Inglewood, Calif., Sunday, Sept. 25, 2022. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Engram gets crack at former team when Jaguars host Giants

By Mark Long Oct. 20, 2022 01:06 PM EDT

Jacksonville Jaguars linebacker Devin Lloyd (33) runs after intercepting a pass against the Los Angeles Chargers during the first half of an NFL football game in Inglewood, Calif., Sunday, Sept. 25, 2022. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Jags getting top-level play from 1st-round duo Walker, Lloyd

By Mark Long Sep. 28, 2022 06:51 PM EDT

Jacksonville Jaguars owner Shad Khan, from left, head coach Doug Pederson, first round draft pick Travon Walker, and Jacksonville Jaguars General Manager Trent Baalke hold a jersey during a press conference Friday, April 29, 2022 at TIAA Bank Field in Jacksonville, Fla. Travon Walker, a defensive lineman from the University of Georgia, was the overall No. 1 pick for the Jacksonville Jaguars in the 2022 NFL Draft. (Corey Perrine/The Florida Times-Union via AP)
Top pick Travon Walker signs $37.4M rookie deal with Jaguars

By Mark Long May. 12, 2022 03:48 PM EDT

Liberty quarterback Malik Willis walks to the red carpet before the first round of the NFL football draft Thursday, April 28, 2022, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
Round 2 of NFL draft has plenty of tantalizing possibilities

By Arnie Stapleton Apr. 29, 2022 03:09 AM EDT

FILE - Devonte Wyatt runs football drills during Georgia's Pro Day on Wednesday, March 16, 2022, in Athens, Ga. Wyatt is a possible pick in the NFL Draft. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson, File)
'It's a reunion': Top 2 Packers picks from Georgia defense

By Steve Megargee Apr. 28, 2022 10:44 PM EDT

FILE - National Team quarterback Kenny Pickett of Pittsburgh (8) runs through drills during practice for the Senior Bowl NCAA college football game Thursday, Feb. 3, 2022, in Mobile, Ala. Pickett is expected to be taken in the NFL Draft. (AP Photo/Butch Dill, File)
Defense 1st, then offense, with receivers a focal point

By Barry Wilner Apr. 28, 2022 09:52 PM EDT

FILE - Georgia defensive lineman Travon Walker runs a drill during the NFL football scouting combine, Saturday, March 5, 2022, in Indianapolis. Walker is expected to be taken in the NFL Draft. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings, File)
Jags take 'athletic freak' Walker with top pick in NFL draft

By Mark Long Apr. 28, 2022 08:25 PM EDT

FILE - Pittsburgh quarterback Kenny Pickett throws during the NFL football scouting combine, Thursday, March 3, 2022, in Indianapolis. Franchises still searching for a prized quarterback won't find much star power in this year's crop of college QBs. Still, there's potential upgrades to be had in the likes of Temple's Malik Willis and Pitt's Kenny Pickett. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings, File)
2022 NFL Draft l Day 2 ends with yet another receiver picked

By The Associated Press Apr. 28, 2022 05:04 PM EDT

Kayvon Thibodeaux, left, participates in a community event ahead of the NFL draft Wednesday, April 27, 2022, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)
Amid NFL draft uncertainty, prospects display confidence

By Barry Wilner Apr. 27, 2022 04:54 PM EDT

FILE - Michigan defensive lineman Aidan Hutchinson runs during a drill at the NFL football scouting combine, Saturday, March 5, 2022, in Indianapolis. Hutchinson is expected to be taken in the NFL Draft. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall, File)
Top of NFL draft could lack skill position players

By Josh Dubow Apr. 27, 2022 12:46 PM EDT

Devonte Wyatt runs football drills during Georgia's Pro Day on Wednesday, March 16, 2022, in Athens, Ga. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
Georgia enjoys school-record turnout from NFL for Pro Day

By Charles Odum Mar. 16, 2022 05:05 PM EDT

Georgia defensive lineman Devonte Wyatt speaks during a press conference at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Friday, March 4, 2022. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
Georgia defenders no longer strangers as they strut into NFL

By Arnie Stapleton Mar. 04, 2022 04:17 PM EST

Georgia linebacker Nakobe Dean is greeted by a large crowd of fans as he and his teammates return to the Georgia campus, Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2022, in Athens, Ga., after defeating Alabama in the College Football Championship NCAA college football game. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Number of early NFL draft entrants hits nine-year low at 73

By Ralph D. Russo Jan. 21, 2022 11:56 AM EST

FILE - Denver Broncos outside linebacker Von Miller (58) on the sideline during the second half of an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Sunday, Sept. 19, 2021, in Jacksonville, Fla. A person with knowledge of the deal tells The Associated Press, Monday, Nov. 1, 2021, that the Denver Broncos are trading star linebacker Von Miller, the franchise's career sacks leader and Super Bowl 50 MVP, to the Los Angeles Rams for two 2022 draft picks.(AP Photo/Gary McCullough, File)
Denver Broncos at Jacksonville Jaguars 9/19/2021

Nov. 01, 2021 01:11 PM EDT