Jalon Walker attended Salisbury High School in North Carolina where he was the 2021 North Carolina Gatorade Player of the Year after recording 79 tackles and eight sacks. A five-star recruit, Walker was selected to play in the 2022 Under Armour All-American Game. He also competed in basketball and track and field while in high school eventually committing to the University of Georgia to play college football.
As a pure freshman, Walker saw action in all 15 games as a reserve linebacker and on kick coverage units. He collected nine tackles, a sack, and blocked a punt. In 2023, Walker played in all 14 games as a reserve ILB, and posted a team leading five sacks. He tallied 20 tackles and a forced fumble in his reserve role.
Entering the 2024 season, Walker is considered one of the top linebackers in the country.