The Atlanta Falcons have chosen five new players for their roster, and Terry Fontenot has gone above and beyond this year to make sure the team can fill necessary needs. Here's a recap of their draft and grades for each selection.

ATLANTA -- The 2025 NFL draft (8 p.m. ET on ESPN, ABC, ESPN App) began Thursday and is being held in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The Atlanta Falcons bolster their defense in Round 1 with Georgia linebacker Jalon Walker at No. 15, then traded with the Rams to land James Pearce Jr. at No. 26.

The Atlanta Falcons swung two trades and made five picks in the 2025 NFL draft, ultimately ending with a class that pleased head coach Raheem Morris and general manager Terry Fontenot. Here’s who the Falcons took across the three-day event: Walker led Georgia with 10.