Why the Atlanta Falcons selected Edge James Pearce Jr. | 2025 NFL Draft

Hear from the scouts and coaching staff who put in the work behind-the-scenes on why the Atlanta Falcons selected James Pearce Jr. in the 2025 NFL Draft.

Jalon Walker speaks with the media and reflects on the excitement of the past 18 hours and looks ahead to Falcons season. With the No. 15 overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, the Atlanta Falcons selected Georgia linebacker Jalon Walker.

Atlanta Falcons first round pick James Pearce Jr., Edge, speak with the media in person for the first time after being selected 26th in the 2025 NFL Draft. Tune in: NFL Network/ABC/ESPN Day 2 (Rounds 2-3): 7 p.m. EST | Day 3 (Rounds 4-7): 12 p.m. EST

Georgia Bulldogs linebacker Jalon Walker joins NFL Network's Kimmi Chex for an interview at the 2025 NFL Scouting Combine.

Watch as NFL+ spotlights edge Jalon Walker's explosive plays ahead of the 2025 NFL Draft.

Watch as NFL+ breaks down how James Pearce Jr. uses his speed and size to create chaos in the backfield.

Hear from the scouts and coaching staff who put in the work behind-the-scenes on why the Atlanta Falcons selected James Pearce Jr. in the 2025 NFL Draft.

Hear from Atlanta Falcons Defensive Coordinator Jeff Ulbrich on why the Atlanta Falcons selected Jalon Walker and James Pearce Jr. in the 2025 NFL Draft.

TWO edge rushers in the first round! Instant reactions to Jalon Walker & James Pearce Jr. picks

Hear from Atlanta Falcons Defensive Coordinator Jeff Ulbrich on why the Atlanta Falcons selected Jalon Walker and James Pearce Jr. in the 2025 NFL Draft.

Hear from the scouts and coaching staff who put in the work behind-the-scenes on why the Atlanta Falcons selected Jalon Walker in the 2025 NFL Draft.

Watch the Atlanta Falcons give James Pearce Jr. the phone call to let him know they were drafting him in the first round.

James Pearce Jr. meets with the Atlanta media for the first time after being selected 26th overall by the Atlanta Falcons in the 2025 NFL draft.

Edge rusher Jalon Walker speaks with the media for the first time as a Falcons after being selected 15th overall in the 2025 NFL Draft.

James Pearce Jr. speaks with Taylor Vismor for the first time as a Falcon after being selected by the Falcons as the no. 26 pick in the 2025 NFL Draft.

Falcons General Manager Terry Fontenot and Head Coach Raheem Morris speak with the media following round 1 of the 2025 NFL Draft.

Tune in: NFL Network/ABC/ESPN Day 1 (Round 1): 8 p.m. EST | Day 2 (Rounds 2-3): 7 p.m. EST | Day 3 (Rounds 4-7): 12 p.m. EST

Edge rusher Jalon Walker speaks with Taylor Vismor for the first time as a Falcon after being selected by the Falcons as the no. 15 pick in the 2025 NFL Draft.

University of Georgia's Jalon Walker gets the phone call of a lifetime from the Atlanta Falcons at the 2025 NFL Draft.

The Atlanta Falcons select edge James Pearce Jr. in Round 1 of the 2025 NFL Draft with the No. 26 overall pick.

Watch the top college highlights of James Pearce Jr. Welcome to Atlanta!

NFL Network's Bucky Brooks and Lance Zierlein detail linebacker Jalon Walker being selected by Atlanta Falcons at No. 15 overall 'NFL Draft Center'

Watch the top college highlights of Jalon Walker. Welcome to Atlanta!

The Atlanta Falcons select edge Jalon Walker in Round 1 of the 2025 NFL Draft with the No. 15 overall pick.

Atlanta Falcons GM Terry Fontenot and Head Coach Raheem Morris both sit down with Senior Reporter Tori McElhaney to discuss the Falcons' draft strategy and insights on moving forward for the 2025 season.

Atlanta Falcons General Manager Terry Fontenot speaks with the media ahead of night one of the 2025 NFL Draft.

Tune into the 2025 NFL Draft on NFLNetwork, ABC & ESPN from April 24-26!