This was the first year where I was unable to watch the NFL Draft in the comfort of my home, but that does not mean I was not monitoring. Some moves I viewed as slam dunks while others left me with questions. I figured I could use this column to pick out some of the most notable moves.

Atlanta Falcons: I think everyone knew going into the draft that the Falcons needed to address one position above anything else — edge rushers. And, to their credit, they came away with two of the better edge players in the draft with Georgia’s Jalon Walker and Tennessee’s James Pearce Jr. as their first two selections. As a Georgia graduate, I have no beef whatsoever with Walker. I think he’s an amazing talent and he also ends an over decade-long streak of the Falcons not selecting a Bulldog with their first pick. I do have my concerns with Pearce though, he’s a bit leaner than you’d prefer an NFL edge rusher to be while being limited to pass-rushing situations with the Volunteers because of that lean frame. However, if we are to discuss whether or not they addressed a vital need, the Falcons did so.