Falcons rookie minicamp: Watch highlights from Day 1
Falcons rookie minicamp: Watch highlights from Day 1 Watch highlights of Falcons 2025 NFL draft class on Day 1 of rookie minicamp
On Friday morning, the Atlanta Falcons opened up rookie minicamp for their 2025 NFL draft class. A total of 41 players were in attendance, including the team's five draft picks, 11 undrafted free agents and several tryout players. First-round picks Jalon Walker and James Pearce Jr. took the field for the first time in a Falcons uniform.
Third-round pick Xavier Watts, fourth-rounder Billy Bowman and seventh-round pick Jack Nelson each signed their rookie contracts before taking the field on Friday. While these workouts aren't overly intense, let's check out some clips from Day 1 of Falcons rookie minicamp.
Jalen Walker, James Pearce take the field
Jalon Walker vs. sled
James Pearce Jr. putting in work
Xavier Watts shows elite hops
Xavier Watts and Billy Bowman
Billy Bowman and Cobee Bryant stop by
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