NFL Draft Shockers: Which Surprising Team Stole the Show with a Stunning A+ Class in 2026?
31. Atlanta Falcons: D+
Can’t blame a new regime led by former MVP Matt Ryan for the desperate sins of the previous one – namely the misguided decision to use this year’s first-rounder to get pass rusher James Pearce in Round 1 of the 2025 draft. And while Pearce played well as a rookie, he already faces serious legal issues – and his character raised some concerning questions throughout the pre-draft process a year ago. But credit Ryan and rookie GM Ian Cunningham for making lemonade, second-round CB Avieon Terrell, brother of Falcons CB A.J. Terrell Jr., and third-round KR/WR Zachariah Branch both projecting as immediate contributors – Branch likely to be a fixture on special teams and maybe also taking over for departed Darnell Mooney as a deep threat.



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