Falcons veteran gives UGA rookie Jalon Walker literal sky-high praise

Falcons football is back, and among all of the exciting storylines, hometown rookie Jalon Walker is at the top of the list.

After years of neglecting the pass rush, Terry Fontenot finally invested heavily into the unit this offseason. Not only did Fontenot do the smart thing and draft Walker when he fell, but he doubled down by trading back into the first round for James Pearce Jr.

Right or wrong, the move for JPJ has come with plenty of criticism because of his attitude/motivation concerns, along with the compensation given up, but Walker is an entirely different story.

The UGA product has been heralded for intangibles as much as his tangible attributes. When you’re coached by Kirby Smart, that’s the standard. The kids that come out of Athens are obsessed with football; they’re not only the most physically talented, but they’re mentally equipped as well.

When you have that combination, there’s no telling what Jalon Walker can become in Atlanta. If you ask Kaden Elliss, the sky is the limit.