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Falcons trade up for safety Xavier Watts in 3rd round of 2025 NFL draft

The Atlanta Falcons have completed another trade in the 2025 NFL draft, moving up in the third round to select Notre Dame safety Xavier Watts with the 96th overall pick. Atlanta sent pick No. 101 and a 2026 fifth-round pick to the Philadelphia Eagles to secure the playmaking defensive back.

USA TODAY · 1h

Pros and cons of Atlanta Falcons picking Notre Dame football's Xavier Watts in 2025 NFL Draft

Who drafted Xavier Watts? Atlanta Falcons pick the Notre Dame football star in the third round of the 2025 NFL Draft. Here's what to expect from the safety.

Athlon Sports on MSN · 1h

Atlanta Falcons Select Notre Dame Safety Xavier Watts With 3rd Round Pick In NFL Draft

The 2023 Nagurski Award winner (the nation's best defensive player) will bring his talent to the Atlanta Falcons secondary. Watts became the first Notre Dame safety drafted since Kyle Hamilton in 2022. The two-time All-American safety is a tremendous on-ball defender.

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USA TODAY · 18h

Falcons pick Tennessee edge James Pearce Jr. in NFL draft first round: 3 things to know

The Atlanta Falcons selected Tennessee edge rusher James Pearce Jr. with their first-round pick, and here are three key things to know about him.

11Alive · 11h

Falcons head coach and general manager talk team selections from NFL Draft

The Atlanta Falcons made a decisive statement about the future of their defense during the first round of the NFL Draft on Thursday night.

Austin American-Statesman · 1d

2025 NFL Draft first-round winners and losers: Titans, Falcons riding high after big nights

NFL Draft has finished its first round, leaving a new host of winners and losers for us to parse through. Trying to gauge true winners and losers in this year's first round is tough, if only because current winners might be losers one day and some losers might prove themselves to be winners down the road.

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Falcons receive mixed grades for Day 1 picks in 2025 NFL draft

The Atlanta Falcons weren't going to settle for just one front-seven defender on Day 1 of the 2025 NFL draft. The team came ...

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Falcons say Kirk Cousins participating in voluntary offseason program was unsurprising, despite trade rumors

At least three NFL teams appear to have interest in acquiring quarterback Kirk Cousins via trade during Thursday's NFL Draft, ...

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Inside Falcons Draft Trade: How 'Conviction and Belief' Led to James Pearce Jr.

The Atlanta Falcons were committed to picking Jalon Walker at No. 15, but they wanted to add James Pearce Jr. to the mix. So, they became aggressive.

The Falcons Wire18h

Kirk Herbstreit: Falcons drafted 'two elite pass rushers' on Day 1

On Day 1 of the 2025 NFL draft, the Atlanta Falcons did exactly what the fans wanted them to do, and then some. It was a pretty solid guess that the team would land some sort of pass rusher at pick 15 ...

FOX 5 Atlanta on MSN2d

Inside the Falcons' Draft room: What you need to know

One name circulating in draft projections is former Georgia safety Malaki Starks. A standout from Jefferson High School and a ...

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Why Falcons Are Comfortable with James Pearce Jr. Despite Off-Field Questions

Atlanta Falcons first-round draft pick James Pearce Jr. has generated concerns about his on-field drive and maturity.

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Atlanta Falcons Defensive Coordinator Jeff Ulbrich Doesn't Want To Gimmick Defenses

Atlanta Falcons defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich sat down on Friday for an interview with Falcons media to discuss the ...

Yardbarker on MSN1d

Falcons Expected To Take Edge Rusher In 1st Round

The Falcons are widely expected to target an edge rusher in the first round of tonight’s draft, with Tennessee’s James Pearce ...

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