Falcons select EDGE Bralen Trice in Round 3

The Atlanta Falcons selected Washington edge rusher Bralen Trice in the third round of the 2024 NFL Draft, No. 74 overall.

Trice posted 16 sacks over his final two seasons, with seven coming in 2023 and nine in 2022. He also contributed 23.5 tackles for loss.

He'll be part of a Falcons defense that needs pass-rush help. Atlanta tied for 21st in sacks last season with 42.

Pre-draft profile

There are other edge defenders in the class with a higher ceiling than Trice, but the former Husky should be a reasonably productive NFL player. He brings above-average hustle to every snap that will translate to the next level, but he doesn't have the twitchy or explosive traits that are staples of the league's top players. Moving Trice around and allowing him to build momentum into his rushes, whether by lining him up off the ball or as a part of a stunt, will likely net the best results. His technique remains consistent regardless of his approach. He's able to stay under blockers' pads and attack their hands to get up field, but a stiff lower body prevents him from consistently shedding run and pass blocks alike.