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USA TODAY Touchdown Wire … · 21m

NFL player comparisons for the Falcons' 2025 draft class

The Atlanta Falcons left the 2025 NFL draft with five new players, including four on the defensive side of the ball. The team added Georgia linebacker Jalon Walker, Tennessee EDGE James Pearce Jr. and Notre Dame safety Xavier Watts in the first three rounds of the draft.

Athlon Sports on MSN · 2h

Grading The Falcons Draft Picks

A steal in the 3rd round, as Watts was a very good player for the Fighting Irish. 13 interceptions in his last two seasons with one pick six and being a two-time all-American. This pick is very good for the Falcons as they have brought in a potential starter in the secondary to complement Jesse Bates.

The New York Times · 18h

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 EDGE James Pearce sums up playing style in 1 word

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Falcons EDGE James Pearce sums up playing style in one word

The team landed two potential starters in Georgia's Jalon Walker and Tennessee's James Pearce Jr. The Falcons needed to make a splash so they traded a future first-round pick to go get Pearce at pick No.

Yahoo! Sports · 14h

James Pearce Jr. Motivated by Falcons Fans' Support After First-Round Pick

Atlanta Falcons fans went wild when the team traded back into the first round to pick Tennessee edge rusher James Pearce Jr. with the No. 26 pick in the 2025 NFL Draft. The move, which cost a 2026 first-round pick,

Atlanta Journal-Constitution · 1d

Falcons comfortable with James Pearce Jr.’s off-the-field issues

Once considered one of the top players in the NFL draft, Tennessee's James Pearce Jr. slipped to late in the first round, and the Falcons got their guy.

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2025 NFL Draft Grades for all NFC Teams: Giants draw praise, Falcons get flunked

The 2025 NFL Draft is officially in the books which means we can begin parsing the respective draft classes of the NFC. You ...

The Falcons Wire on MSN13h

2025 Falcons UDFA tracker: Follow along with each signing

After three drama-filled days, the 2025 NFL draft is officially over. The Atlanta Falcons wrapped up their five-player draft ...

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3 Reasons Why The Athletic is Wrong about Atlanta Falcons First-Round Haul

The Atlanta Falcons double dipped in the first round of the NFL Draft to revitalize a long-dormant pass rush. The Atlanta ...

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

The Atlanta Falcons are looking to end a string of seven consecutive losing seasons and a trend of having one of the worst ...

The Falcons Wire on MSN22h

PFF gives Falcons 'average' grade for drafting DB Billy Bowman

After taking Notre Dame's Xavier Watts last night with their only pick on Day 2, they have added another playmaking defensive ...

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Falcons win award for 'weirdest' draft trade

Mike Florio and Chris Simms analyze the Atlanta Falcons moving back into the first round to select Tennessee EDGE James ...

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Falcons' Terry Fontenot Gets Honest on 2 Moves Up 2025 NFL Draft Board

General manager Terry Fontenot explained why the Atlanta Falcons have traded up twice in the 2025 NFL Draft despite already ...

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