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Georgia’s Jalon Walker Wins 2024 Butkus Award as Nation’s Top Linebacker
On December 11, 2024, Georgia Bulldogs linebacker Jalon Walker was announced as the winner of the prestigious Butkus Award, recognizing him as the nation’s top linebacker for the 2024 season. This honor marks Walker as the third Georgia Bulldogs player to receive this award since 2017.
The Butkus Award, presented by The Butkus Foundation, is one of the most esteemed accolades in college football, highlighting the outstanding performance of linebackers. Walker’s achievement places him in an elite group of linebackers who have demonstrated exceptional skill and dedication to their craft.
Walker’s performance during the 2024 season has been instrumental in the success of the Georgia Bulldogs, and his recognition with the Butkus Award is a testament to his hard work and the coaching he has received under defensive coordinator Glenn Schumann.
This award continues the tradition of excellence in the Georgia Bulldogs’ linebacker corps, solidifying the program’s reputation for producing top-tier defensive talent).