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Falcons' 2025 rookies show glimpses of Atlanta’s bright future

The Atlanta Falcons only made five picks in the 2025 NFL Draft, but they did so purposefully. General manager Terry Fontenot had a clear vision, and it all came together in the team's 22-6 Week 2 win over the Minnesota Vikings.

Each of Atlanta's rookies had a hand in their Sunday Night Football road victory against the Vikings, excluding inactive seventh-round offensive tackle Jack Nelson. It was the type of effort that should excite Falcons fans about what the future has in store; a much-needed identity adjustment.

Falcons' 2025 draft class could finally fix their deep-rooted defensive woes

Fontenot wanted to jack up both the front and back end of Atlanta's stop unit this past offseason and ostensibly did just that.