Atlanta received a B grade from Bleacher Report after taking Georgia linebacker Jalon Walker and Tennessee edge-rusher James Pearce Jr. in the first round and following up with Notre Dame safety Xavier Watts, Oklahoma safety Billy Bowman Jr. and Wisconsin offensive tackle Jack Nelson.

The second edge rusher the Atlanta Falcons drafted in the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft reassured his team Friday that he is motivated to prove them correct

The Falcons moved up 20 spots, from 46 to 26, and 141 spots, from 242 to 101, in the trade with the Rams. They paid a 2026 first-rounder to do it, which is a steep price. Kiper continues, citing that price.