The Atlanta Falcons have revealed the jersey number for their first-round draft pick Jalon Walker.
The 2025 NFL Draft has been completed and teams are beginning to prepare for their upcoming regular seasons. One of the first ways that a team prepares its roster is by assigning rookie draft picks their new numbers.
The Atlanta Falcons have revealed the number of one of their newest linebacker. Jalon Walker, who was the 15th pick in the first round of this year's NFL Draft has been assigned the number 11. This is the same number he wore for the Georgia Bulldogs during his collegiate career. The Bulldogs social media team provided fans with a first look at what the rookie linebacker would look like in his new Falcons uniform.
Red and black has always looked good on @JalonWlaker!
— Georgia Football (@GeorgiaFootball) May 7, 2025
Introducing #️⃣1️⃣1️⃣ for the @AtlantaFalcons #GoDawgs | #DawgsInTheNFL pic.twitter.com/xV69BFhTdr
Walker is the first Georgia Bulldog to be selected by the Falcons in the first round for quite some time and has already become a fan favorite in Georgia. The rookie linebacker is expected to immediately provide Atlanta's defense with some much-needed help in the passing game and has the potential to become a star for his new franchise.
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