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Photo by David Rosenblum/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images The Falcons drafted LB Jalon Walker with the 15th pick, and then shocked the NFL by pulling off a bold trade-up to 26 to select EDGE James Pearce Jr. Kevin Knight breaks down the selections and their potential impact for Atlanta. The Atlanta Falcons executed a masterful trade up to draft the steal of Day 2 in … [Read more...] about Falcons draft the steal of Day 2 in safety Xavier Watts: NFL Draft Round 2-3 recap

Photo by Perry Knotts/Getty Images After a wait that always seems interminable, the Falcons will be on the clock soon. We’ve waited a long time for this. The Atlanta Falcons are set to kick off the most major roster-building exercise left to them in 2025, with the NFL Draft and the subsequent signing of undrafted players over the next few days. With this team needing … [Read more...] about Falcons 2025 NFL Draft Day 1 open thread

Photo by Brian Spurlock/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images YESSSSSSS AN EDGE RUSHER The Falcons selected Jalon Walker, a Georgia Bulldog, which is going to make a huge chunk of the fanbase very happy. He’s also an edge rusher, which is going to make pretty much everyone really happy. Here’s everything you need to know. Stats & Accolades 2022: Played in 15 games (Nine … [Read more...] about Falcons 2025 NFL Draft: Atlanta selects Jalon Walker, EDGE, UGA at No. 15

Photo by Perry McIntyre/ISI Photos/Getty Images Atlanta didn’t swerve this time, and their defense should benefit. In years past, the obvious pick was not the one the Atlanta Falcons would make, for better or for worse. When it was Michael Penix, Bijan Robinson, or AJ Terrell, the team’s tendency to zig when others might zag proved to be wise. When it was Kyle Pitts or … [Read more...] about The Falcons make the obvious pick with Jalon Walker, and likely the right one

Photo by Joe Robbins/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images It’s an EDGE-stravaganza in Atlanta in the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft. The Atlanta Falcons swapped picks with the Rams, giving up quite the haul to move back into the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft to select defensive end James Pearce Jr. at No. 26. The Falcons desperately need a pass rush, and they’re … [Read more...] about Falcons NFL Draft 2025: Atlanta trades back into 1st round, selects James Pearce Jr., DE, Tennessee at No. 26