If the Atlanta Falcons don't select an edge rusher in the first round of the 2025 NFL draft, fans might finally lose their minds. The team continues to finish near the bottom of the league in sacks each year, ranking 31st last season with 31 total.
The Falcons have heavily invested in their offense over the last four drafts while largely neglecting their defense. General manager Terry Fontenot has yet to select an offensive player in the first round since taking the job in 2021.
As NFL mocks drafts come out at warp speed, analysts are almost unanimously projecting Atlanta to address its defense early.