The Falcons have finally added a pass rusher, selecting Washington EDGE Bralen Trice in the third round of the 2024 NFL draft. Trice racked up eight sacks, 19 QB hits, and 53 hurries while helping the Huskies reach the National Championship game last season.
The Falcons have been searching for that elite edge rusher for what feels like an eternity. The team drafted Clemson defensive lineman Ruke Orhorhoro in the second round, and now Trice gives Atlanta another talented young player on the front line of its defense.
Pro Football Focus describes Trice as a disruptor on its 2024 big board:
Atlanta did not re-sign defensive end Calais Campbell or EDGE Bud Dupree in free agency. Campbell and Dupree tied for the team lead with 6.5 sacks last season. Hopefully, Trice can help the team get some sacks in 2024.
The Falcons are likely down for the night, assuming they don’t trade back up into the third round.
