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Jalon Walker talks about Chick-fil-A job
Former Georgia Bulldog and Atlanta Falcons player Jalon Walker recently talked about his time as an employee of Chick-fil-A.
ATLANTA - Atlanta Falcons rookie linebacker Jalon Walker has already won over Georgia football fans — but his hometown ties run deeper than many might realize.
What we know:
Before suiting up for the red and black in Athens or now putting on the Falcons jersey in Atlanta, Walker once wore a different kind of uniform: the iconic Chick-fil-A polo. The Salisbury, North Carolina native revealed he used to work at his local Chick-fil-A location, landing the job thanks to a connection through his father.
Now based in Atlanta, Walker says the company’s Georgia roots make his NFL journey even more meaningful. Chick-fil-A, in turn, released a statement saying it will be cheering him on this season as he takes the field with the Falcons.
What's next:
For now, however, fans will need to be patient. Walker has been sidelined during the final week of training camp with a groin injury suffered in practice last week. He sat out the Falcons’ most recent preseason game, and coaches say they are taking a cautious approach with their first-round pick ahead of the regular season kickoff.