The Atlanta Falcons made history Thursday, as linebacker Jalon Walker became the first Georgia Bulldogs player in the first round for the organization.

The Atlanta Falcons have selected Georgia linebacker Jalon Walker with the 15th overall pick in the 2025 NFL draft. After bleeding the clock down to the final minute, the Falcons addressed their pass rush with a projected top-10 talent.

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).