Jalon Walker was getting a ride to Charlotte, North Carolina, late Thursday night from his home in Salisbury, N.C. He was scheduled to fly to the Atlanta Falcons' facility the next morning on the team's private jet.

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.

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.