Perkins Proves Himself a Falcons Steal | Atlanta Falcons News

The Falcons pulled off a draft-day steal with Harold Perkins Jr., the 215th pick, who’s now dominating training camp and proving he’s ready to be a cornerstone of their defense. Once a top-ten prospect derailed by injuries, Perkins is earning first-team reps, coaches’ trust, and the spotlight — filling critical gaps left by injured stars. Versatile, adaptable, and battle-tested from his LSU days, he’s excelling as an edge rusher, linebacker, and even in coverage — plus, he’s got special teams chops. With his upside and work ethic, Perkins isn’t just a depth player — he’s poised to become Atlanta’s next defensive leader. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/80d8717f72106ced