The Atlanta Falcons are happy with their 2025 NFL draft haul, but analysts around the league seem to be split. Whenever a team makes a bold move, as the Falcons did by trading up for Tennessee edge James Pearce Jr.

The NFL draft has come and gone and Kirk Cousins remains on the Atlanta Falcons despite various trade rumors. The Falcons are still open to listening to trade offers for Cousins, though, but the deal would have to be right and Cousins would have to waive his no-trade clause.

The Atlanta Falcons entered the 2025 NFL Draft with five picks over the three-day draft, and added to their defense with each of their first four selections. In the first round Thursday, the Falcons selected Georgia edge rusher Jalon Walker with the No.