FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. — All five of the Atlanta Falcons' draft picks made their preseason debut in Friday's exhibition game against the Detroit Lions at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

That includes first-round edge rushers Jalon Walker and James Pearce Jr.

"The first run out, it was insane," Walker said. "I'd never ran out in a Falcons uniform before, and the opportunity for me to do so was like no other. I was truly blessed. I know I shouldn't take it for granted. Every snap is a meaningful snap."

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Walker took 19 defensive snaps (40%) and two special teams snaps (11%). He registered one tackle.

Pearce took 18 defensive snaps (38%). He did not record any stats. The Lions seemed to always have a p

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