James Pearce’s usage at Tennessee was frustrating at times, but the flashes of brilliance are why he was many people’s EDGE1 coming into the season. His style is closer to a Brian Burns, which means he may never be a consistently dominant run defender, but he has the explosive closing speed and quick hands to be a disruptor in that arena. However, it’s that outrageous first-step explosiveness and sheer flexibility that makes him a unique threat off the edge. If Pearce times the snap correctly, there is almost nothing an offensive tackle can do athletically to beat him to the set point up the arc.
Kenneth Grant is a bit enigmatic. He’s large and explosive but also somehow a bit underwhelming on tape relative to his perceived draft stock. He was less productive as a pass rusher this season despite playing alongside an alien and two other NFL pass rushers, and he was a flashier run defender more than he was consistent.
Oregon's Jabbar Muhammad could be a good CB option to add for the Atlanta Falcons. This season, the CFB star showed some decent gameplay, defending 12 passes and made 22 solo tackles.
San Jose State WR Nick Nash could be a good offensive addition to the Falcons. The young WR covered 1,382 yards and caught 104 passes for 16 TDs last year.
The Falcons could also look at UCF's Brandon Adams as a possible defensive addition to the team. The DB made 9 Solo tackles, two interceptions and defended two passes in 2024.
