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The 2025 NFL Draft is set to begin Thursday, April 24 at 8 p.m. ET, live from Green Bay’s Lambeau Field. All three days of the draft will feature in-venue fan engagement moments, including team roll calls, t-shirt tosses, and live fan cams. The clubs that don’t qualify for the playoffs will pick in slots 1-20 based on their regular season record, with the worst club picking first and the best team choosing last.
Why they picked him: The Falcons have struggled to rush the passer in recent years, and bringing in Pearce, who was one of the top pass rushers in college football last year with 17 sacks, could be a major boost for the defense. He is expected to play at right end, allowing the team to continue to utilize their heavy front in the passing game.
He has the speed and explosiveness to be a solid starter, and he can make big plays in the middle of the field as well. He also provides some insurance if rookie running back Javonte Williams struggles early on. The third-round selection is a good fit in an offense that will have plenty of opportunities to showcase his skills, and he should provide a decent amount of early-season value.