Terry Fontenot, the General Manager for the Atlanta Falcons, excelled in a challenging draft, successfully maximizing value despite limited draft capital. Notably, he did not reach for any picks according to Arif Hasan's Consensus Big Board, confirming he made well-informed selections. His effort to bring in 'impact players' extended beyond the draft, as he also added 11 undrafted free agents and invited four more to minicamp. This influx of talent significantly improved the Falcons' 2025 depth chart, particularly strengthening the defensive lineup.
"Fontenot said that he needed to add 'impact players' with this draft, and he attacked both the draft and the 'eighth round,' as the Atlanta Journal-Constitution likes to call it, with that in mind."
"According to Arif Hasan's Consensus Big Board, Fontenot did not reach on a single player, with the only 'non-value' pick matching the consensus board at 26 with James Pearce, Jr."
"With the new influx of talent, the Falcons' 2025 depth chart looks significantly better than when the weekend started, especially on the defensive side of the ball."
"Adding 11 undrafted free agents and inviting four more to the rookie minicamp is a good start, and you can find those names on our Undrafted Free Agent Tracker."
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