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2025 NFL Draft: Falcons giving up 2026 1st-round pick for James Pearce Jr. draws criticism
Yet the Falcons trading their second-round pick (No. 46) and 2026 first-round selection to draft a player that was rated No.
Pros, cons of Atlanta Falcons picking Tennessee's James Pearce in 2025 NFL Draft
Tennessee edge rusher James Pearce saw his stock drop in the past year. But he is probably the fastest pass rusher in the ...
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Atlanta Falcons 2025 NFL draft picks: Full list by round
The Atlanta Falcons bolster their defense in Round 1 with Georgia linebacker Jalon Walker at No. 15, then traded with the Rams to land James Pearce Jr. at No. 26. My take: Walker falling to No. 15 ...
Georgia fans react after Falcons finally draft UGA player in the first round
The Atlanta Falcons ended one of the more intriguing streaks in NFL history. During the common draft era (since 1967), the ...
2025 Falcons NFL draft grades: Live grades for every Atlanta selection
The Falcons made one of the biggest surprise picks of the 2024 NFL Draft, selecting Michael Penix Jr. Will they similarly ...
Atlanta Falcons trade up to select Charlotte native James Pearce Jr. in first round
James Pearce Jr. was the second local draft prospect to hear his name called in the first round of the NFL Draft on Thursday ...
Falcons Double Dip at Edge Rusher While NFC South Rivals Bolster Offenses
The Atlanta Falcons focused on defense while the Carolina Panthers, New Orleans Saints and Tampa Bay Buccaneers improved offensively in the 1st round Thursday.
Falcons’ pointless Kirk Cousins stunt will just make life harder on Michael Penix Jr.
The Atlanta Falcons need to clear the runway for Michael Penix Jr., but GM Terry Fontenot appears committed to keeping Kirk ...