Jalon Walker - NFL Linebacker

• Full Name: Jalon Walker
• Date of Birth: April 1, 2003
• Hometown: Salisbury, North Carolina
• High School: Salisbury High School (Salisbury, NC)
• College: University of Georgia
• NFL Draft: Selected by the Atlanta Falcons, 1st Round, Pick #15 in the 2025 NFL Draft
• Position: Linebacker / Edge Rusher

• Four-star recruit and one of the top linebacker prospects in the 2022 class, choosing Georgia over Clemson, Alabama, and other major programs.
• 2022 Season: Saw early action as a true freshman, contributing on special teams and as part of Georgia’s linebacker rotation. Showed flashes of his pass-rush ability.
• 2023 Season: Took on a bigger role as a rotational linebacker and edge defender. Recorded multiple sacks and tackles for loss, helping Georgia remain among the nation’s elite defenses.
• 2024 Season: Breakout year as a full-time starter. Posted career highs in tackles, sacks, and quarterback pressures. Earned All-SEC honors and national recognition for his versatility and impact plays.
• Declared for the 2025 NFL Draft after three seasons (2022–2024) at Georgia.

• All-SEC honors (2024)
• Key contributor on Georgia’s nationally dominant defense
• Recognized for his hybrid ability to play both off-ball linebacker and edge rusher

• Drafted by the Atlanta Falcons with the #15 overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft.
• Selected as one of the most versatile defenders in the class, capable of impacting games as a blitzer, run defender, and coverage linebacker.
• Expected to strengthen the Falcons’ defense with his athleticism and ability to disrupt opposing offenses.

• Comes from a football family — his father, Curtis Walker, is the head football coach at Catawba College in North Carolina.
• Praised by Georgia coaches for his leadership qualities and adaptability in multiple defensive roles.
• Known for his high motor, intelligence, and ability to make game-changing plays in critical situations.