"My heart wants to say Zach Harrison. He was on quite the trajectory before his injury ended his season and was the best all-around player on the line, but I'll go with the team sack leader, James Pearce Jr. Much has been said about the "quality" of Pearce's sacks, but this team's scheme would not have functioned without him. Pearce's ability to execute his role in this defense created opportunities not only for himself but also for others."
"This is a tough one because there are a lot of players on defense who deserve this recognition. Linebacker Divine Deablo deserves to be the most recognized. There's likely some data, somewhere, that would back this up, but if you watched every Falcons game in 2025, you know that the defense just looked better when Diablo was out there. I'm not sure if he should be the defensive MVP, the popular answer is likely someone else, but to me, Deablo deserves this recognition."
The Falcons finished the season without a playoff berth amid an eventful conclusion and ongoing organizational change. Conversations continue about the search for a new head coach and general manager. The focus shifts to player performances and season high points. A final roundtable included Tre'Shon Diaz, Evan Birchfield, Dave Choate, Cory Woodroof, Adnan Ikic, and Aaron Freeman. James Pearce Jr. stood out as a rookie who executed his defensive role, created opportunities for teammates, and led the team in sacks. Linebacker Divine Deablo earned recognition for making the defense look consistently better when on the field.
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