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Falcons select Georgia LB Jalon Walker with No. 15 pick in the 2025 NFL draft
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Jalon Walker, Edge, Georgia | Pick 01.15
Georgia Bulldogs linebacker Jalon Walker was drafted by the Atlanta Falcons with the No. 15 pick in the 2025 NFL draft . He is the second Georgia Bulldog to be drafted.
Walker was often projected to land with NFC South rival Carolina Panthers , but the Panthers chose to fortify their offense with Arizona wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan . Walker went to Salisbury High School in Salisbury, North Carolina, less than an hour drive from Charlotte.
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However, Walker will be staying closer to the University of Georgia for the start of his NFL career.
Walker, a five-star recruit from the class of 2022, progressed from a rotation edge rusher on Georgia's second national championship team to Georgia's sack leader in 2024. Walker racked up 13 1/2 sacks in his career. His great acceleration and run defense will also help the Atlanta defense, which has lacked an elite pass rusher for a long time. He also has incredible versatility as an off-ball linebacker/edge rusher.
Walker's pick marks the first time the Falcons have selected a Georgia player with a first-round pick in the common draft era. The Georgia standout will be popular with both Georgia Bulldogs and Atlanta Falcons fans.
This article originally appeared on UGA Wire: Atlanta Falcons draft Georgia LB Jalon Walker in the first round
