The Atlanta Falcons’ selection of a pass-rusher in the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft should not have surprised anyone. However, their choice to double dip at the position did catch many off guard. The selection of Jalon Walker and trading up for James Pearce showed general manager Terry Fontenot’s commitment to upgrading an inept pass rush that has tallied a league-low sack total across his four seasons running the team.
Now that Fontenot and the front office have acquired the players, it’ll be on the team’s coaching staff to get the most out of them on the field.