Tag: Jalon Walker

Georgia LBs Marvin Jones, Jalon Walker cleared for practice after spring surgeries

UGA LBs Marvin Jones Jr., Jalon Walker are ‘full go’ after labrum surgeries…

Georgia outside linebacker Marvin Jones Jr. and inside linebacker Jalon Walker are cleared for fall practice after missing spring football due to labrum surgeries, according to head coach Kirby Smart.

“Good, typical labrum repairs. Cleared for full go, will probably be in a harness,” Smart said. “Biggest thing will be conditioning level and getting back to practice.”

Jones, a former five-star prospect, played on the kick coverage unit as a freshman last season.

Jones should find a spot in a young outside linebacker room. Walker, Chaz Chambliss and Darris Smith return as players with experience. Georgia added a trio of talented outside linebackers in the 2023 class: Damon Wilson, Gabe Harris and Samuel M’Pemba.

Walker, a five-star recruit in the 2022 class, showed flashes last season, playing in all 15 games as a reserve linebacker and on special teams. Walker racked up four tackles and a sack in his freshman season.

Walker’s versatility on the outside and the inside could mean more playing time in 2023. The Bulldogs are stacked at inside linebacker with Smael Mondon, Jamon Dumas-Johnson, Xavian Sorey and E.J. Lightsey. Georgia added more talent to the group in the 2023 class: C.J. Allen, Raylen Wilson and Troy Bowles.

 

 

Nation’s No. 4 LB Jalon Walker is officially a Georgia Bulldog

Jalon Walker is a DAWG

Jalon Walker, who ranks as the nation’s No. 41 overall player and No.4 ranked linebacker according to 247Sports, has signed his national letter of intent and is officially a Georgia Bulldog.

Walker, out of Salisbury, North Carolina, about a 45 minute drive from Charlotte, has been committed to UGA since March.

The 6-foot-2, 220 pounder is a three-sport athlete, also playing basketball and competing in track and field.

Walker’s ability to get off the edge quickly is apparent on film. He is disruptive and makes key tackles on special teams. He could see the field on special teams right away at Georgia.

Walker frequently finds his way into the opposing backfield.  He is a big-hitter with good speed. His tape is very impressive and shows why he was recruited by the top college football programs in the country.

UGA LB commit Jalon Walker has strong season opener

UGA LB commit Jalon Walker has strong season opener

2022 4-star linebacker Jalon Walker (Salisbury, NC) had a very solid season-opening performance on Friday night.

The Georgia commit recorded three sacks as Salisbury beat Pol County and held them to 0 points.

Walker committed to Georgia back in March and ranks as the nation’s No. 40 overall player and fourth ranked linebacker, per 247Sports.

The g-foot-2, 220 pounder is a three-sport athlete, also playing basketball and competing in track and field.

More elite recruits visit UGA football

The Georgia Bulldogs continue to host elite recruits like Jalon Walker from across the country this summer

The Georgia Bulldogs continue to host elite recruits from across the country this summer. June has been a busy month for Kirby Smart and company, but the Dawgs don’t have any commitments to show for it yet.

Georgia has actually lost a couple of key commitments this month. Despite this, there’s still immense excitement and optimism this offseason because of high quality recruits like Jalon Walker that have visited Athens.

Here are a few of the most recent top high school recruits to visit the University of Georgia:

Pair of UGA football recruits honored as Gatorade Player of the Year

Georgia football recruits Brock Vandagriff and Jalon Walker have both been honored as Gatorade Player of the Year in their respective states

The Georgia Bulldogs and head coach Kirby Smart continue to recruit the top talent across the nation. Georgia football recruits Brock Vandagriff and Jalon Walker have been honored as Gatorade Player of the Year in their respective states.

The national award will be given later this month. The Gatorade Player of the Year award highlights elite athletes who excel in the classroom, on the field, and in their communities.

Georgia commit Jalon Walker stars in state championship win

Linebacker Jalon Walker, a Georgia football commitment, dominated in a state championship win for Salisbury High School.

Class of 2022 four-star outside linebacker Jalon Walker dominated in a state championship win over the weekend. Walker has committed to play football at the University of Georgia.

The four-star prospect picked Georgia over Clemson, Alabama, UNC, and other top college football programs.The 6-foot-2, 220-pound linebacker is ranked as the No. 47 recruit in his class. He’s the second-best prospect in the state of North Carolina.

Walker and Salisbury High School won a state championship 42-14 over St. Pauls High School. Salisbury competes in the 2-AA level of football in North Carolina.

Jalon Walker stood out in Salisbury’s historic win. Walker recorded 12 tackles and scored a late touchdown on offense. The Georgia commit had several key plays. He helped Salisbury’s defense get off the field with a third-down tackle. Additionally, he hauled in a few timely catches to give Salisbury momentum.

Here’s his fourth quarter touchdown catch, which helped seal the deal for Salisbury:

It will be a short offseason for Jalon Walker and Salisbury, who have to play again in the fall.

Kirby Smart and Georgia have the best recruiting class in the country at the moment. The Bulldogs and defensive coordinator Dan Lanning have another elite linebacker commitment in C.J. Washington.

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Watch: New Georgia commit Jalon Walker explains why he chose the Bulldogs

After committing to the Georgia Bulldogs, OLB Jalon Walker explains his decision

Earlier today, 2022 4-star OLB Jalon Walker announced his commitment to Georgia.

Soon after the announcement, Walker was interviewed by some of the media that were in attendance. When asked why he chose the Bulldogs, Walker mentioned that he sees so much potential in the Bulldogs and expects multiple National Championship appearances.

He also mentioned the great coaches the team has, specifically shouting out Coach Schumann and Coach Landon.

Watch the full interview below.

 

Top 2022 OLB Jalon Walker commits to Georgia football

Georgia football stays hot on the recruiting trail with a big-time commitment from four-star linebacker Jalon Walker.

Another big commitment is in the books for Georgia football. 2022 four-star outside linebacker Jalon Walker chose the Bulldogs over Clemson, Alabama and North Carolina in an announcement Sunday afternoon.

Five-star athlete Malaki Starks committed to the Dawgs on Thursday and now Walker, who joins a stout Georgia class rated as the No. 2 class in the country, first in the SEC.

https://twitter.com/JalonWlaker/status/1376160676721344513

The Salisbury, N.C., native is six-foot-two, 220 pounds and is rated as the No. 4 outside linebacker, the No. 2 player in North Carolina and the No. 50 player overall in the 2022 recruiting class.

Walker is a three-sport athlete at Salisbury High School where he stars in football, basketball and track & field.

If you missed the commitment, you can check it out here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OtwxCiTHnfI

Kirby Smart tweeted his reaction to Walker’s decision…

 

A new episode of “UGA Football Live with J.C. Shelton” is here! J.C. is joined by former Georgia tight end Arthur Lynch to talk UGA football, his life as U.S. Army 2nd Lieutenant and more. Listen here:

Georgia considered the favorite to land 2022 4-star LB Jalon Walker

The Georgia Bulldogs are now considered to be the favorite to land 2022 4-star linebacker Jalon Walker

Tomorrow, (Sunday, March 28), 2022 4-star outside linebacker Jalon Walker is set to announce what school he will be committing to.

According to 247 Sports, the Bulldogs are now the favorites to land the young defender. Five out of the seven 247 experts have him joining UGA, while the other two predict he will go to Clemson.

The six schools in contention to land Walker are Georgia, Clemson, Ohio State, Alabama, North Carolina, and Auburn.

Walker has a solid frame for his position, standing at 6’2, 220 pounds. He currently attends Salisbury High School in Salisbury, North Carolina. Walker is ranked as the 50th best recruit in his 2022 class, as well as being ranked as the 4th best OLB and the 2nd best player out of NC.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=grAN6IK28VY

Four-star OLB Jalon Walker sets commitment date

Salisbury High School linebacker recruit Jalon Walker has set his commitment date. He will decide among UGA, Clemson, Alabama, and more.

Linebacker recruit Jalon Walker is ready to commit to a college football program. On Nov. 6, Walker put the University of Georgia among his latest edition of top schools.

Now, Walker has scheduled his commitment date for March 28.

Walker is rated a four-star outside linebacker recruit. He plays football for Salisbury High School. Salisbury is a small town north of Charlotte, North Carolina.

Walker is a rising senior in high school and is a member of the class of 2022. He measures 6 feet, 2 inches and weighs 220 pounds, which is solid size for a linebacker.

Kirby Smart and Georgia are one of the top destinations for elite linebacker recruits in college football. The Georgia Bulldogs are deep at the position, but the Dawgs are likely losing Adam Anderson and possibly more to the 2022 NFL draft.

Walker has received scholarship offers from FSU, LSU, Tennessee, Oregon, Clemson and Texas among others.

Walker will decide among UNC, Auburn, Clemson, Alabama, Georgia and Ohio State this month. The four-star linebacker announced his commitment date via his Twitter account:

Will Walker be the next great linebacker to play for the Georgia Bulldogs? The four-star is projected to commit to the Clemson Tigers.

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