After a concentrated effort to bolster its defense during the offseason, the Atlanta Falcons now face a pivotal concern with their linebacker corps as they prepare for the 2026 NFL Draft. Notably, the team will be lacking a first-round pick next year after trading it for edge rusher James Pearce Jr. Despite this setback, the draft class appears rich with linebacker talent. Jalon Walker, who can function as both an edge rusher and linebacker, offers versatility. Meanwhile, Kaden Ellis, who was the highest-graded off-ball linebacker for the Falcons last season, had a commendable grade of 71.5 in 2024.