Jalon Walker

About

Inside linebacker that first enrolled into the University of Georgia as a freshman in the year of 2022. As a junior, he was named a first team All-American and a member of the second team All-SEC. In 2024, he was also named the recipient of the Dick Butkus Award for being the best linebacker in the NCAA. 

Before Fame

He was considered a four-star recruit while at Salisbury High School. During his senior season, he was named North Carolina's Gatorade Football Player of the Year in 2021. 

Trivia

He collected a career-high eight tackles while playing against the University of Tennessee during his junior season. That very same season, he finished third in tackles on his team. 

Family Life

Although he was born in South Carolina, he primarily grew up living with his family in North Carolina. 

Associated With

He played the position of linebacker at the University of Georgia just like Roquan Smith.