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Georgia inside linebacker Jalon Walker named to SEC leadership council

Freshman linebacker Jalon Walker has quickly made a name for himself at Georgia. He played a big role as a pass rusher for the Bulldogs this past season while rotating between inside and outside linebacker.

On Thursday, it was announced that Walker will be the Georgia football representative on the Southeastern Conference Football Leadership Council. Each SEC school will have one member present as the council meets on Friday and Saturday in Birmingham, Ala.

In addition to meeting with SEC commissioner Greg Sankey, the group will have a conversation with SEC Chief Medical Advisor Dr. Katie O’Neal and a discussion with football rules officials.

Walker played in all 15 games for Georgia this past season, ending the year with his first career sack in a 65-7 win over TCU.

“I feel this game, I built confidence in myself by having my first career sack at Georgia,” Walker said after the national championship game. “It’s something I’ve been begging for, and when I got the opportunity, I could not miss it,” he said. “Last game, I had a couple of opportunities, but this game I really had to conquer it.”

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