Jalon Walker was expected to be a first-round pick on Thursday night, but he fell to the Falcons at No. 15 due to concerns about a shoulder injury, according to Sportskeeda’s Tony Pauline. Atlanta will be happy to keep the versatile young linebacker in Georgia, but Walker may require surgery that could stunt his rookie year and hinder his transition to the NFL. At 6-foot-1 and … [Read more...] about Falcons’ Jalon Walker May Need Surgery
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Falcons Had Planned To Draft James Pearce Jr. At No. 15
While the Jets carried the curse of John Abraham at edge rusher for over a decade, the Falcons also struggled mightily to replace the since-retired pass rusher. Despite first-round picks, notable free agency additions and a 2024 trade, Atlanta has come up empty in its search for consistent EDGE presences. Abraham, whom Atlanta acquired in a three-team trade in 2006, signed with … [Read more...] about Falcons Had Planned To Draft James Pearce Jr. At No. 15
Falcons Signing San Jose State WR Nick Nash
ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler reports the Falcons are signing UDFA WR Nick Nash out of San Jose State. Nash, 25, was a two-year starter at San Jose State and converted to receiver after spending the first two years of his collegiate career at quarterback. He earned Consensus All-American and First Team All-MWC honors in 2024, along with Second Team All-MWC in 2023. He was a two-star … [Read more...] about Falcons Signing San Jose State WR Nick Nash
Falcons Find Hidden Gem with this UDFA Signing
The Atlanta Falcons had a draft class this year that fans have reacted very positively to. As compared to years past, this one gives fans hope and excitement. This draft was strictly defense-heavy and hit every need without reaching for unnecessary positions. Likewise, their defense-wins-championships mindset didn’t end with the draft. Almost immediately after day 3 ended, … [Read more...] about Falcons Find Hidden Gem with this UDFA Signing
Falcons complete 5-man 2025 NFL Draft class
Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images Atlanta attacks defensive needs in a way that has proven wildly popular with fans. The Atlanta Falcons have closed out their 2025 NFL Draft class, making just five picks in a year where they had reduced draft capital owing to Kirk Cousins and trades and made multiple trades. Despite the meager number of selections, Atlanta has … [Read more...] about Falcons complete 5-man 2025 NFL Draft class