Todd McShay Reveals NFL Draft Prospect Who Can Be Used in 'Five Different Spots'

“He's a hybrid, and as defensive coordinator, my mind immediately goes to I can use this guy in like five different spots," McShay said on the "Todd McShay Show" on Wednesday. "And it doesn't matter if it's first and 10, or third and 18, or third and three. There's a place on the field for him.”

Walker was at his best against Georgia's top competition. The Salisbury, North Carolina, native was a menace against Texas, totaling 10 tackles for loss and four sacks in the two matchups combined. 

“When you talk to defensive coordinators, whether college or NFL, it's like a drinking game," McShay said. "‘He makes us multiple. Everything's multiple. We need to be multiple here. We got to be multiple.’ ... Jalon gives you that.”

While Walker seems to have the ability to play multiple roles at the next level, McShay believes that he is best suited for the EDGE position, honing his skills as a pass rusher.  

“I actually think, interestingly enough, he's played more off the ball linebacker," he said. "(But) I actually think he's a better EDGE. ... (Walker has) explosive burst off the edge. I wrote this in my notes: sudden, sudden, sudden rusher. Everything is sudden from his feet to his hands."

The one knock on Walker, according to McShay, is some inconsistencies in his production. Besides the monster performances agains the Longhorns, Walker posted sacks in only two other matchups in 14 total games. 

That's why Walker was placed in McShay's "Tier Two" in regards to EDGE prospects, while Penn State's Abdul Carter is the only member of the top tier. 

Even still, Waker will likely be one of the top defenders off the board this spring. And he could bolster his draft stock at the NFL combine (Feb. 27-March 2) with a stellar performance in Indianapolis. 

The 2025 NFL Draft will take place from April 24-26 in Green Bay, Wisconsin.