The Falcons needed to make a splash so they traded a future first-round pick to go get Pearce at pick No. 26. On Friday, Pearce arrived in Atlanta ready to bring the heat. When asked how he would describe his game, the former Volunteers edge rusher called it " electrifying ."

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 Falcons selected Tennessee edge rusher James Pearce Jr. with their first-round pick, and here are three key things to know about him.