The Atlanta Falcons earned high marks for their 2025 NFL Draft class, focusing on defense and adding high-value players with just five picks.

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.

NFL Draft provided so many fascinating storylines and developments -- yes, even beyond Shedeur Sanders' precipitous plummet to the fifth round. We are now firmly in draft grades season. While those are fine and dandy -- mine can be found here,