The Falcons have a very young team full of talent.
Coming into the 2025 offseason, the Falcons let go of multiple veterans, in order to focus on building a contender for the future. That included not bringing back former multiple-time pro bowlers Justin Simmons and Matthew Judon.
The Falcons started to sign young talent and went to the draft with the idea of building up a defense that struggled heavily in 2024. They would select four defensive players in the draft, including two first rounders in Jalon Walker and James Pearce Jr.
The draft has been kind to the Falcons over the last few seasons, as Drake London and Bijan Robinson have already shown star potential. Robinson has already made a pro bowl, while London has racked up 3,042 yards and 15 touchdowns in three seasons.
Michael Penix Jr. is another young star that has shown some flashes but has also not played enough games to really decipher what he can fully do. He will be the starting quarterback on this young Falcons roster and looks to have a breakout season in his first full year as a starter.
On both sides of the ball, the Falcons have made some great draft decisions and some key young signings, as they hope to utilize the youth for years to come. The rookies will have to step up and make an impact very early on, and the development of these young players must be a high priority for the Falcons.
The Falcons have a very bright future if all goes well with the young talent they have brought in these last few years.
