It's no secret the Atlanta Falcons need defensive help and James Pearce Jr. of the Tennessee Volunteers could be the guy.

The Falcons will get third-round pick Bralen Trice back in 2025 after his year was cut short due to an injury he suffered during the preseason. Atlanta also needs some secondary help with Mike Hughes, Justin Simmons and Dee Alford also set to become free agents.

Pro Football Focus labeled one perfect draft prospect for each NFL team. Georgia linebacker Mykel Williams was named the Falcons’ ideal target by PFF’s Jordan Plocher and Josh Liskiewitz:

While edge rusher and help on all levels of the defense seem like the most pressing draft needs for the Atlanta Falcons, don't discount the team using a top 100-pick on a receiver. This selection should not appear as a condemnation of the current Falcons wideouts,