The Atlanta Falcons went with Georgia linebacker Jalon Walker in the first round of the 2025 NFL draft. While many thought Walker was a lock for the top 10, the versatile Bulldogs defender fell right into the team's lap at pick No.

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.

After Georgia's pro day March 12, Jalon Walker referred to Atlanta Falcons defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich's plan for him as "visionary." Now, Ulbrich gets to bring his plan to life, as Atlanta selected Walker,