The Atlanta Falcons earned high marks for their 2025 NFL Draft class, focusing on defense and adding high-value players with just five picks.

The Atlanta Falcons entered the 2025 NFL Draft with five picks over the three-day draft, and added to their defense with each of their first four selections. In the first round Thursday, the Falcons selected Georgia edge rusher Jalon Walker with the No.

Players such as Jalon Walker and James Pearce Jr. are versatile and can disrupt the quarterback on every down. Walker views himself as an alpha already on defense and will make an immediate/impactful presence there. He has already drawn comparisons to Micah Parsons of the Dallas Cowboys.