NFL analyst evaluates Jaguars' contract extension with Travon Walker

Following the news that the Jacksonville Jaguars had signed defensive end Travon Walker to a contract extension, while appearing on NFL Live, ESPN’s Mina Kimes shared her thoughts on this move.

“Travon Walker has been a good player,” Kimes said. “I think he suffers a bit from being that first overall pick before Aidan Hutchinson, who obviously has become a superstar, but if you take that out of the equation and just look at Walker’s career, he’s been tremendous against the run. Only had four sacks last season, but before that had double-digits the prior two seasons, and he’s been an excellent Robin to Josh Hines-Allen’s Batman.

Kimes continued, “So I think the Jags getting this done for a young player makes sense, the contract will age well, and now I think they can focus on adding some pass-rush juice on the interior between those pass rushers because they really haven’t gotten enough in that particular area of their defensive line over the last couple of years.”

Walker missed time last season dealing with injuries, and there were also a few games where he filled more of a rotational role as he worked his way back. So diving too deep into his raw production from last season isn’t an accurate portrayal of where Walker was heading as a player.

During the two previous seasons, he logged double-digit sacks and ranked in the top 25 each year among defensive ends in quarterback pressures. He brings a well-rounded presence to this position, making a steady impact in the run game as well, which includes ranking tied for ninth in PFF’s run-stop rate metric last season.

Walker’s deal is worth $110 million total and includes $77 million in guarantees, $50 million of which is fully guaranteed at signing.

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Sep 21, 2025; Jacksonville, Florida, USA; Jacksonville Jaguars defensive end Travon Walker (44) hypes up the crowd during a third down against the Houston Texans at EverBank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Morgan Tencza-Imagn Images

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Sep 21, 2025; Jacksonville, Florida, USA; Jacksonville Jaguars defensive end Travon Walker (44) pressures the quarterback against the Houston Texans at EverBank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Travis Register-Imagn Images

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Sep 21, 2025; Jacksonville, Florida, USA; Jacksonville Jaguars defensive end Travon Walker (44) before the play against the Houston Texans at EverBank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Travis Register-Imagn Images

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Jacksonville Jaguars defensive end Travon Walker (44) hugs linebacker Devin Lloyd (0) after picking up a fumble recovery during the fourth quarter of an NFL football matchup at EverBank Stadium, Sunday, Sept. 21, 2025, in Jacksonville, Fla. The Jaguars defeated the Texans 17-10.

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Jacksonville Jaguars defensive end Travon Walker (44) flexes after a sack on Houston Texans quarterback CJ. Stroud (7) during the first quarter of an NFL football matchup at EverBank Stadium, Sunday, Sept. 21, 2025, in Jacksonville, Fla. The Jaguars defeated the Texans 17-10.

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Jacksonville Jaguars linebacker Ventrell Miller (51) is high-fived by defensive end Travon Walker (44) as defensive tackle Arik Armstead (91) looks on during the fourth quarter of an NFL football matchup, Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025, at EverBank Stadium in Jacksonville, Fla. The Seahawks defeated the Jaguars 20-12.

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Nov 16, 2025; Jacksonville, Florida, USA; Jacksonville Jaguars defensive end Travon Walker (44) participates in pregame player introductions against the Los Angeles Chargers at EverBank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images

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Nov 16, 2025; Jacksonville, Florida, USA; Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert (10) attempts to step away from pressure by Jacksonville Jaguars defensive end Travon Walker (44) during the first quarter at EverBank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images

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Nov 16, 2025; Jacksonville, Florida, USA; Jacksonville Jaguars defensive end Travon Walker (44) pressures Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert (10) into an intentional grounding penalty during the first quarter at EverBank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images

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Jacksonville Jaguars defensive end Travon Walker (44) celebrates with fans at EverBank Stadium, Sunday, Dec. 14, 2025, in Jacksonville, Fla. The Jaguars defeated the Jets 48-20. [Doug Engle/Florida Times-Union]

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Jacksonville Jaguars defensive end Travon Walker (44) celebrates a sack Houston Texans quarterback CJ. Stroud (7) with teammate Jaguars linebacker Devin Lloyd (0) during the first quarter between the Houston Texans and the Jacksonville Jaguars Sunday September 21, 2025 at EverBank Stadium in Jacksonville, Fla. [Doug Engle/Florida Times-Union]

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Jacksonville Jaguars defensive end Travon Walker (44) is introduced before an NFL football AFC Wild Card playoff matchup, Sunday, Jan. 11, 2026, in Jacksonville, Fla. The Bills defeated the Jaguars 27-24. [Corey Perrine/Florida Times-Union]

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Jacksonville Jaguars defensive end Travon Walker (44) sacks Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud (7) during the first quarter of an NFL football matchup Sunday, Dec. 1, 2024 at EverBank Stadium in Jacksonville, Fla. [Corey Perrine/Florida Times-Union]

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Jacksonville Jaguars defensive end Travon Walker (44) runs drills with Jacksonville Jaguars defensive lineman Emmanuel Ogbah (90) during the fourth organized team activity at the Miller Electric Center in Jacksonville, Fla. Tuesday, May 27, 2025. [Doug Engle/Florida Times-Union]

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Jacksonville Jaguars defensive end Travon Walker (44) puts on his helmet during an NFL training camp session at the Miller Electric Center, Friday, July 25, 2025, in Jacksonville, Fla. [Corey Perrine/Florida Times-Union]

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HOUSTON, TEXAS – SEPTEMBER 29: Travon Walker #44 of the Jacksonville Jaguars reacts during the first half of the game against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium on September 29, 2024 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Jack Gorman/Getty Images)

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JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA – OCTOBER 06: Travon Walker #44 of the Jacksonville Jaguars celebrates during the fourth quarter of a game against the Indianapolis Colts at EverBank Stadium on October 06, 2024 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Photo by Courtney Culbreath/Getty Images)

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JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA – OCTOBER 06: Travon Walker #44 of the Jacksonville Jaguars celebrates with teammates during the fourth quarter against the Indianapolis Colts at EverBank Stadium on October 06, 2024 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Photo by Courtney Culbreath/Getty Images)

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PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – NOVEMBER 03: Travon Walker #44 of the Jacksonville Jaguars celebrates after returning a fumble for a touchdown in the third quarter of a game against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field on November 03, 2024 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

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PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – NOVEMBER 03: Travon Walker #44 of the Jacksonville Jaguars returns a fumble for a touchdown in the third quarter of a game against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field on November 03, 2024 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)

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JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA – NOVEMBER 10: Travon Walker #44 of the Jacksonville Jaguars runs onto the field before the game against the Minnesota Vikings at EverBank Stadium on November 10, 2024 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Photo by Mike Carlson/Getty Images)

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NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA – AUGUST 17: Tyler Shough #6 of the New Orleans Saints is sacked by Travon Walker #44 of the Jacksonville Jaguars during the first quarter of the NFL Preseason 2025 at Caesars Superdome on August 17, 2025 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)

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JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA – DECEMBER 29: Travon Walker #44 of the Jacksonville Jaguars looks on during the second quarter against the Tennessee Titans at EverBank Stadium on December 29, 2024 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Photo by Courtney Culbreath/Getty Images)

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JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA – SEPTEMBER 07: Travon Walker #44 of the Jacksonville Jaguars attempts to tackle Bryce Young #9 of the Carolina Panthers during the game at EverBank Stadium on September 07, 2025 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Photo by Mike Carlson/Getty Images)

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JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA – SEPTEMBER 21: Travon Walker #44 of the Jacksonville Jaguars takes the field before the game against the Houston Texans at EverBank Stadium on September 21, 2025 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Photo by Mike Carlson/Getty Images)

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JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA – SEPTEMBER 21: Travon Walker #44 of the Jacksonville Jaguars celebrates after a sack during the first quarter against the Houston Texans at EverBank Stadium on September 21, 2025 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Photo by Mike Carlson/Getty Images)

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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – NOVEMBER 02: Travon Walker #44 of the Jacksonville Jaguars reacts in the game against the Las Vegas Raiders at Allegiant Stadium on November 02, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ian Maule/Getty Images)

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JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA – NOVEMBER 16: Travon Walker #44 of the Jacksonville Jaguars sacks Justin Herbert #10 of the Los Angeles Chargers during the first quarter at EverBank Stadium on November 16, 2025 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Photo by Rich Storry/Getty Images)

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JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA – DECEMBER 07: Jourdan Lewis #2 and Travon Walker #44 of the Jacksonville Jaguars tackle Michael Pittman Jr. #11 of the Indianapolis Colts during the second quarter at EverBank Stadium on December 07, 2025 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Photo by Mike Carlson/Getty Images)

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NFL analyst evaluates Jaguars’ contract extension with Travon Walker

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