Jaguars training camp: 4 key observations ahead of Day 7

1. Jaguars OLB Travon Walker makes an early positive impression

Travon Walker is close to making his NFL debut and the Jaguars’ brass is surely pleased with his progress so far. The former Georgia Bulldog stood out in minicamp but he nor any other player was wearing pads. It wasn’t going to be until training camp that the coaching staff was going to be able to assess him better. Well, that day come and he didn’t disappoint.

On the first day of padded practice, Walker lined up inside and batted a pass. That’s the kind of impact you want from the No. 1 pick in the draft. Granted, it’s just one play and he will need to cause that kind of disruption on a consistent basis. However, it’s a good start, one that should help him build confidence.

Walker still has a long way to go before he proves the Jaguars made the right decision when they drafted him first overall in the spring but he’s up to a good start. Keep in mind that he’s making the transition to full-time outside linebacker, so he will probably have a few rough days.

The best course of action until the start of the season might be not too hyped when Walker has a good day and not down when he struggles. Otherwise, you’re going to find yourself in a “temporal causality loop” like this writer. But for the time being, the Jaguars’ coaching staff is currently pleased with the early returns on their investment.