The Atlanta Falcons didn’t just draft for depth in 2025 -- they drafted for identity.
Four weeks in, their top defensive rookies are already carving out roles that reflect why they were selected in the first place. From the back end with Xavier Watts and Billy Bowman Jr. to the pass-rushing duo of James Pearce Jr. and Jalon Walker, the class has injected speed, disruption, and urgency into a defense trying to evolve under Raheem Morris and Jeff Ulbrich.
Xavier Watts: Early Playmaking on the Back End
Watts has wasted little time proving he belongs.