When the Atlanta Falcons selected Jalon Walker 15th overall in the 2025 NFL Draft, nobody was more excited than Jeff Ulbrich. When considering Ulbrich's scheme where versatility is a true asset, there was no better fit for Walker's skillset than an Atlanta defense desperate for pass-rushing juice.
And so far, that decision has paid dividends. The reigning Butkus Award winner has broken out across the last two weeks and it seems like he has a real shot to be named Defensive Rookie of the Year. And when addressing the media on Wednesday, Ulbrich said that Walker feels like a 10-year NFL veteran.