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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

Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images Take our survey, grade the pick, and let us know why you feel that way in the comments! Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NFL. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Atlanta Falcons fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. The Falcons … [Read more...] about Atlanta Falcons NFL Draft 2025: Grade the Jalon Walker pick

Photo by Todd Rosenberg/Getty Images Take our survey, grade the pick, and chat about it in the comments! Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NFL. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Atlanta Falcons fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. I feel pretty confident that the … [Read more...] about Atlanta Falcons NFL Draft 2025: Grade the James Pearce Jr. pick

Photo by Rich von Biberstein/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 drafted LB Jalon Walker with the 15th pick, and then shocked … [Read more...] about NFL Draft Round 1 recap: Falcons draft LB Jalon Walker and EDGE James Pearce Jr.