Georgia Bulldogs edge/linebacker Jalon Walker, who the Atlanta Falcons drafted in the first-round of the 2025 NFL draft, is considered one of the best draft prospects in the draft. He's earned praise for his versatility and his burst.

A look at what the Atlanta Falcons are getting in linebacker Jalon Walker. For the first time since 1966, the Atlanta Falcons selected a Georgia Bulldog in the

Walker is not the biggest edge rusher in the draft by any means at 6-foot-1 and 243 pounds. But, he is considered a hybrid player who can play ball. Walker received many accolades while playing for the Georgia Bulldogs, including winning the Butkus Award (nation's top linebacker).