Jalon Walker is a versatile linebacker/edge rusher from Georgia, entering the 2025 NFL Draft as a junior. At 6’2″ and 245 pounds, he combines explosive athleticism—highlighted by a 4.50-second 40-yard dash at the Combine—with a high motor. In 2024, he recorded 61 tackles, 6.5 sacks, and won the Butkus Award as the nation’s top linebacker. A former five-star recruit from Salisbury, NC, Walker excels as a pass-rusher with speed and power, while showing promise in coverage and run defense, though his instincts remain raw due to limited experience (under 900 career snaps). His hybrid skill set fits modern defenses, projecting him as a mid-to-late first-round pick, potentially top-10, with comparisons to Haason Reddick or Anthony Barr as a three-down playmaker.
