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Everyone is asking ‘What is Atlanta doing?’ again after Round 1 of the draft; Here’s the answer
Atlanta has been the talk of the NFL Draft for the second consecutive year, but the Falcons believe they will be proven right ...
Walker and Pearce Jr. arrive in Atlanta, Hunter comes home to Jacksonville ahead of rounds 2-3 of NFL Draft
NFL Draft Thursday night. That means 225 more were waiting to hear their names entering Friday night’s second and third ...
Falcons' Terry Fontenot breaks silence on trading up for James Pearce Jr.
After making the most shocking swings of the first round, Falcons GM Terry Fontenot reveals why he traded up to load up on ...
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James Pearce Jr. selected by Atlanta in first round of 2025 NFL draft
Former Tennessee defensive lineman James Pearce Jr. was selected by Atlanta in the first round (No. 26 overall) of the NFL ...
Inside Falcons Draft Trade: How 'Conviction and Belief' Led to James Pearce Jr.
The Atlanta Falcons were committed to picking Jalon Walker at No. 15, but they wanted to add James Pearce Jr. to the mix. So, they became aggressive.
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Falcons rookie James Pearce posted elite Relative Athletic Score
For the first time since general manager Terry Fontenot took over in 2021, the Atlanta Falcons selected a defensive player in the first round of the NFL draft. The team added Georgia linebacker Jalon ...