The NFL Draft is officially in the books for 2025, and there were plenty of surprises across the board. That especially holds true in the NFC South, where the Falcons shocked with a massive trade and the Saints passed on a quarterback in Round 1.

Yet before these players take the field for rookie minicamps, let's reflect on how every NFL team's draft class turned out. And what better way to do so than to hand out grades? T

To some, the Atlanta Falcons made home-run selections in the 2025 NFL draft by doubling up on edge rushers in Round 1. Others felt the team reached and gave up considerable value to draft a player with reported character concerns.

The future of quarterback Kirk Cousins has been one of the most talked-about topics related to the Atlanta Falcons all offseason, and more details on that have emerged after the conclusion of the 2025 NFL draft.

Quarterback Kirk Cousins remains on the Falcons' roster. Appearing with Adam Schein of SiriusXM Mad Dog Radio on Tuesday, Falcons G.M. Terry Fontenot addressed the status of the former starter who has been supplanted by Michael Penix Jr.

Kirk Cousins’ 2024 season with the Atlanta Falcons was up and down, showing moments of strong play but also key mistakes. Despite trade rumors and being benched late in the season, he remains on the roster — a surprise to many fans.