The Atlanta Falcons have plenty of work to do defensively, and they may turn to a local star in Georgia's Jalon Walker to help.

All four of Michigan’s top 2025 NFL Draft prospects opted out of the Jan. 31 ReliaQuest Bowl against Alabama, but their stocks remain high. Cornerback Will Johnson, tight end Colston Loveland and defensive tackles Mason Graham and Kenneth Grant are all off the board in Tuesday’s first round mock draft from ESPN’s Jordan Reid (subscription required).

The Seattle Seahawks will own the No. 18 overall selection in the 2025 NFL Draft. As the only 10-win franchise to miss the postseason, it’s the lowest first-round selection among the non-playoff clubs. General manager John Schneider may address a multitude of issues, but none are more glaring than the underwhelming offensive line.