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.

Jax Ulbrich, the son of the Atlanta Falcons’ defensive coordinator, found Shedeur Sanders’ phone number on his father’s iPad. The smart tablet was unlocked and open, and he wrote down the number.

The Atlanta Falcons addressed their biggest positional needs by selecting two edge rushers and two defensive backs in the 2025 NFL Draft.