Lifelong falcons fan Jamel Johnson joins The Falcoholic!
Editor’s Note: Jamel Johnson joined The Falcoholic in early May of 2024. Please give him a warm welcome!
An Atlanta native, Jamel was born and raised on the Southside of Fulton County. Before he could even walk, his mom got them season tickets to Atlanta Falcons games, scoring seats in the 100 section, close to all the action.
As he grew older, he started learning the game, leading to him playing football himself. Playing almost every position except quarterback, Jamel dominated rec ball, and even though he didn’t take snaps under center, he tried his best to mimic the styles of his favorite player: Michael Vick.
From the days of Michael Vick to Matt Ryan, and Roddy White to Julio Jones, Jamel has been through the Falcon’s ups, and many downs. His extensive football knowledge influenced him to create a YouTube channel called MelGotGame after graduating high school, delivering content that’s dedicated to covering the Falcons and the rest of the league.
He attended Georgia State University, majoring in Broadcast Journalism with a concentration in multi media reporting, with the hopes of becoming a sports reporter, analyst, or broadcaster. He has experience in radio and production, gaining valuable skills during his time in college. Graduating in December of 2023, he became a multimedia journalist at WTVY News4 in Dothan, Alabama, seeking to tell captivating stories in both news and sports.
In joining The Falcoholic, he looks to bring in creative takes and viewpoints, continuing to cultivate engagement on the platform. He also looks to bring his content creation expertise to The Falcoholic’s social media platforms, with the intent on creating reels and YouTube shorts, and also making guest appearances on the popular Dirty Birds & Brews podcast.
Jamel is beyond excited to start creating articles and other content for this upcoming season. Here’s to a successful Falcons 2024 season (fingers crossed). RISE UP!
