UGA's Quay Walker selected with 22nd pick in 2022 NFL draft

QUAY WALKER

Selection: First round (No. 22 overall), Green Bay Packers

Position: Inside linebacker

Ht., wt.: 6-foot-4, 240 pounds

Class: Senior

Hometown: Cordele

Notable: Was one of five Bulldogs defenders to start all 15 games in 2021 season. … Tied for third on team in overall tackles (67) and ranked sixth in quarterback pressures (25). … Recorded 5.5 tackles for loss and 1.5 sacks. … Credited with eight tackles against Alabama in College Football Playoff Championship game.

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