The Falcons had been looking for a way to improve their overall defense and they did that by taking some players that can be considered steals, with Walker potentially being the steal of the draft after a few seasons.

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.