The stage was set on Thursday night for what seemed like an inevitable marriage between the Carolina Panthers and linebacker Jalon Walker. But unfortunately, someone got left at the altar. Despite being considered the heavy favorite for Carolina's first-round pick of the 2025 NFL draft,

The Atlanta Falcons made history Thursday, as linebacker Jalon Walker became the first Georgia Bulldogs player in the first round for the organization.

With the 15th overall pick in the 2025 NFL draft, the team selected edge rusher Jalon Walker, a player many felt would be off the board by the time the Falcons were on the clock. The fan reaction has been positive,