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Grading Falcons Draft Picks

The Atlanta Falcons have chosen five new players for their roster, and Terry Fontenot has gone above and beyond this year to make sure the team can fill necessary needs. Here's a recap of their draft and grades for each selection.

Sports Illustrated · 1h

Falcons 2025 Draft Review: Grades, Analysis & Quotes for All 5 Picks

A rundown of the Atlanta Falcons' five picks in the 2025 NFL draft: Jalon Walker, James Pearce Jr., Xavier Watts, Billy Bowman Jr. and Jack Nelson.

The New York Times · 19h

Falcons 2025 NFL Draft takeaways: Will Atlanta’s aggression pay off this time?

The Atlanta Falcons addressed their biggest positional needs by selecting two edge rushers and two defensive backs in the 2025 NFL Draft.

Falcons, James Pearce

USA TODAY Touchdown Wire o… · 1d

Mel Kiper questions Falcons' decision to trade up for James Pearce

ESPN's Mel Kiper broke down the winners and losers from Day 1 of the draft, and while the Falcons didn't make either list, their selection of Pearce made Kiper's "picks I question

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution · 2d

Falcons take Georgia standout Jalon Walker at No. 15 in NFL draft, trade to draft James Pearce

Since 1966, the Atlanta Falcons had never drafted a player from UGA in the first or second round of the NFL draft.

Yahoo! Sports · 2d

Falcons rookie James Pearce posted elite Relative Athletic Score

For the first time since general manager Terry Fontenot took over in 2021, the Atlanta Falcons selected a defensive player in the first round of the NFL draft. The team added Georgia linebacker Jalon Walker with the 15th overall pick before trading up to take Tennessee edge James Pearce Jr.

The Atlanta Voice13h

2025 NFL Draft Recap: Falcons finally select highly-rated Georgia Bulldog in Jalon Walker

NFL Draft has concluded, with 257 players selected. Highlights include the Atlanta Falcons finally drafting a Georgia player ...

2don MSN

Falcons double down on pass rush help, select Georgia’s Walker, Tennessee’s Pearce in NFL draft

The Atlanta Falcons doubled down on their commitment to boosting their pass rush by selecting Georgia linebacker Jalon Walker ...

2don MSN

The Atlanta Falcons Finally Select A Georgia Bulldog With The Teams First Round Pick

With the 15th overall pick, the Atlanta Falcons have selected Georgia Bulldogs edge rusher Jalon Walker, and the fans are ...

18h

2025 NFL Draft tracker: Players with Georgia ties who were selected

Meanwhile, Hunter was selected by the Jacksonville Jaguars as the No. 2 pick, with Williams going at No. 11 to the San ...

19hon MSN

Falcons take aggressive approach in NFL draft to boost defense, especially pass rush

There was a sense of urgency to Atlanta's approach to the NFL draft, creating the impression general manager Terry Fontenot and coach Raheem Morris believe the Falcons are ready to win in 2025.

USA TODAY Touchdown Wire on MSN21h

ESPN gives Falcons brutal grade for draft day trade with Rams

The Atlanta Falcons came into the 2025 NFL draft with a clear plan to upgrade their defense. As Day 3 winds down, the defense ...

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