Georgia football star and projected 2025 NFL Draft first-round pick Jalon Walker to miss Pro Day due to injury

Walker also did not participate in the Reese's Senior Bowl in early February or at the NFL Combine in Indianapolis this past week. 

However, Reid did note that Walker will hold a private workout for NFL coaches and scouts on Thursday, April 17. 

Walker missing important pre-draft workouts should not hurt his draft stock, considering he is the best linebacker in this year's draft class due to his overall size, speed, and versatile ability to play off-ball or line up on the edge.

Walker was a standout performer for the Bullodgs in 2024, earning the Butkus Award, which is a prestigious accolade given annually to the nation's best linebacker. He finished his junior and final season with the Bulldogs, racking up 58 tackles, 6.5 sacks, and two fumble recoveries. 

Jalon Walker 2025 NFL Combine Results:

• Height: 6'10''
• Weight: 243
• Hand Size: 10 1/4"
• Arm Length: 32"
• 40-Yard Dash: -
• Bench Press: -
• Vertical Jump: -
• Broad Jump: -
• Three-Cone Drill: -

17 Georgia Bulldogs Declared for 2025 NFL Draft

Georgia has 17 players who have declared for this year's NFL Draft. So far, Walker is the only one reportedly set to sit out at the Pro Day. 

• Linebacker Jalon Walker
• Defensive tackle Warren Brinson
• Offensive guard Tate Ratledge
• Pass rusher Mykel Williams
• Safety Malaki Starks
• Wide receiver Arian Smith
• Wide receiver Dominic Lovett
• Defensive lineman Nazir Stackhouse
• Defensive lineman Chaz Chambliss
• Running back Trevor Etienne
• Safety Dan Jackson
• Offensive tackle Xavier Truss
• Tight end Benjamin Yurosek
• Linebacker Smael Mondon
• Offensive lineman Dylan Fairchild
• Center Jared Wilson
• Defensive lineman Tyrion Ingram-Dawkins