5-star LB Zayden Walker signs with Georgia Bulldogs

Ellaville (Ga.) Schley County five-star linebacker Zayden Walker has signed with Georgia.

Walker is the nation’s No. 29 overall prospect in the 2025 cycle according to the On3 Industry Ranking — a weighted average that utilizes all four major recruiting media companies. He is the top-ranked linebacker in the class and the No. 4 recruit from the state of Georgia.

The 6-foot-2, 225-pound Walker chose the Bulldogs on June 5 over schools like South Carolina, Miami and Florida State.

“It felt like home,” Walker told On3 back in June. “I made my decision to commit to Georgia over the weekend when I was on my official visit. I had been close to committing before, but that was the right time. My family was there, I knew that is where I wanted to go and I made my decision.”

In 11 games at Schley County this season, Walker recorded 77 tackles and 13 tackles for loss. He also scored 14 total touchdowns between both sides of the ball.

Zayden Walker Scouting Summary

On3’s scouting and rankings team writes this about Walker as a prospect.

“The early front-runner for top EDGE prospect in the 2025 cycle as a rising junior. An unverified 6-foot-2, 220 pounds. Flashes a high-end combination of on-field athleticism and functional play strength. Lines up in both two and three-point stances off the edge. Shows noticeable first-step quickness off the snap. Very strong at the point of attack. Plays with excellent leverage and uses his strong lower body to move offensive linemen both as a bull rusher and run defender.

“Makes some eye-popping plays in pursuit, showcasing high-end athleticism in tracking down ball carriers from the back side. Doubles as a dangerous running back, using his athleticism and strength to pick up yards after contact. Helped his team to a state title appearance as a sophomore.”