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

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