The Atlanta Falcons are happy with their 2025 NFL draft haul, but analysts around the league seem to be split. Whenever a team makes a bold move, as the Falcons did by trading up for Tennessee edge James Pearce Jr.

Some criticism of Atlanta's draft class seems to be a classic example of NFL analysts valuing draft selections more than actual prospects. Draft picks are only worth anything if they eventual become good players. The Falcons believe they gave up a future first-round selection for a first-round prospect that fills an immediate need.

The Atlanta Falcons added Oregon State IOL Joshua Gray as an undrafted free agent after the 2025 NFL draft. Gray is a five-year starter with his first four years spent at left tackle before transitioning inside to left guard for 12 starts in 2024 inside Oregon State's 57-43 run-pass split, zone-heavy scheme.