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The Atlanta Falcons picked Jalon Walker of Georgia during the first round of the NFL draft. (Jason Getz/AJC)

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The Atlanta Falcons picked Jalon Walker of Georgia during the first round of the NFL draft. (Jason Getz/AJC)
By AJC Sports
April 28, 2025

AJC Falcons beat reporter D. Orlando Ledbetter gave the team a C-minus for their work in the NFL draft. ESPN’s Mel Kiper Jr. graded them slightly higher, with a C.

Let us hear from you with your grade for the Falcons. Are you in love with their picks enough to give them an A, or were you unimpressed and you think that grade is way too high? Where do you land? Look at this poll and give us your view.

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