US EditionFalcons address need for pass rusher, select Georgia’s Jalon Walker with No. 15 pick in NFL draft
- The Atlanta Falcons selected linebacker Jalon Walker with the 15th overall pick in the NFL draft.
- This pick addressed the team's significant need for pass rush help after finishing poorly last season.
- Atlanta also traded into the first round, acquiring the 26th pick from the Rams for future draft capital.
- The Falcons finished next to last in the league with only 31 sacks last season.
- These selections demonstrate the team's commitment to significantly boosting their defensive pass rush.
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Idaho Press
Falcons take aggressive approach in NFL draft to boost defense, especially pass rush
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — There was a sense of urgency to Atlanta's approach to the NFL draft, creating the impression general manager Terry Fontenot and coach Raheem Morris believe the Falcons are ready to win in 2025.
Rockdale Citizen & Newton Citizen
Morgan County CitizenAtlanta Falcons Fill Huge Void with 2 Pass Rushers in NFL Draft
A year removed from last year’s shocking draft night selection of Michael Penix Jr., the Atlanta Falcons’ front office went a different direction in the first round Thursday night — one that has pleasantly surprised the fanbase.
Falcons hit home run in draft by finally investing in pass rush
FLOWERY BRANCH — I love what Falcons general manager Terry Fontenot did in the draft Thursday night. Finally, he didn’t take an offensive skill player in the first round. Finally, the Falcons can stop trying to fool us (and maybe…
Falcons address need for pass rusher, select Georgia’s Jalon Walker with No. 15 pick in NFL draft
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — The Atlanta Falcons doubled down on their commitment to boosting their pass rush by selecting Georgia linebacker Jalon Walker with the No. 15 overall pick and then trading with the Los Angeles Rams to add Tennessee defensive end James Pearce Jr. later in the first round of the NFL draft on Thursday night. Walker won the 2024 Butkus Award as the nation’s best linebacker. He is viewed as a player with the potential to pl…
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