2025 NFL Draft - Georgia EDGE/LB Jalon Walker
| Prospect | Jalon Walker |
| Pos. | EDGE/LB | NFL Draft Big Board - Prospect Rankings |
| School | Georgia Bulldogs (Georgia Bulldogs NFL Draft Picks) |
| Height | 6-1 |
| Weight | 243 |
| DOB | 2/24/2004 |
Jalon Walker 2025 NFL Mock Draft Roundup
No. 8 overall — Carolina Panthers
The Panthers could pick Walker or Jihaad Campbell here to be a versatile linebacker/edge rusher in the Micah Parsons mold. Walker's experience rushing the passer, explosiveness and strength holding the point of attack might give him a slight edge to end up in Carolina.
No. 21 overall — Pittsburgh Steelers
Perhaps now the most pressing need in Pittsburgh, but a tremendous value pick. There are mixed reviews on what Jalon Walker will be at the NFL level, but few question his athleticism and traits. Could the next great Steelers pass-rusher fall into their laps?
No. 15 overall — Atlanta Falcons
Walker heads right down the road from Athens to bring his infectious play to a defense badly needing some juice. Any defensive position makes sense for the Falcons here, and while Walker is a bit of a 'tweener between off-ball linebacker and pass rusher, the Falcons need both. Just get him into this front seven.
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College Football Stats
Below are career college football stats for Georgia edge Jalon Walker:
| YEAR | SCHOOL | G | TKL | TFL | Sacks | INT | PD | FF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Georgia | 15 | 9 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2023 | Georgia | 14 | 20 | 5.5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2024 | Georgia | 14 | 60 | 10.5 | 6.5 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| TOTAL | 43 | 89 | 18 | 12.5 | 0 | 3 | 1 |
- Stats via Georgia Football
College Football Awards
Below are some of the college football awards won by Jalon Walker:
| Award/Honor | Year Won |
|---|---|
| Butkus Award | 2024 |
| 2024 AP All-American Team | 2024, Third Team |
| All-SEC (Second Team) | 2024 |