Who might the Falcons have their eyes on, especially with special teams coordinator Marquice Williams coaching the East team?
The all-star circuit kicks off today in Frisco, Texas! While Friday is only about media access and interviews, I will be your eye in the sky all weekend at practice. The East-West Shrine Bowl is typically regarded as the second-best all-star game, but make no mistake; the 2025 roster is loaded with heavy hitters and legitimate talent.
Multiple prospects could fill significant needs for the Atlanta Falcons, and current special teams coach Marquice Williams will be the head coach of the East team–giving Atlanta an even better look at prospects. Here are some of the players that intrigue me the most.
Tyler Baron, EDGE Miami
Tyler Baron has the ideal prototypical edge rusher build, particularly in an odd front-defensive scheme. Baron is listed at 6’5” 260 and has the length to match. He has just enough strength to stay on the field for run downs, but it is an area that he’ll need to improve in.
Baron has improved every year of his career and is among this draft class’s more productive pass rushers. Baron excels at winning his one-on-ones; he won 30% of his one-on-one true pass rush sets while posting pressures 19% of the time. That’s a skillset the Falcons are desperate for, and Baron is one of the few projected Day 2 prospects who can provide it.
Shavon Revel, CB ECU
Revel is a big cornerback (6’3 193) and a prospect many scouts had a first-round grade on coming into the season. Unfortunately, Revel’s injury killed his 2024 campaign and muddied his draft picture, making him a legitimate second-round option for corner-needy teams.
Revel has good straight-line speed and all the physical traits teams covet for outside corners. Those traits don’t go to waste, as Revel shows no hesitation in run support on defense. His ball skills and eye discipline are the areas for the most significant growth potential, but neither skill is so deficient that it will keep him off the field immediately.
LaJohntay Wester, WR/KR/PR Colorado
Wester is an explosive and productive college wide receiver who offers legitimate return ability. Wester is not an imposing figure at 5’11”, but his speed and explosiveness are out of the slot, which made him a problem against man coverage. From a special teams standpoint, Wester translates best as a punt returner, but with the new format, it would be worth seeing him take some reps on kick return as well.
After being a zero-star recruit from high school, the receiver has earned everything that has come his way. His skills translate well to Atlanta’s offense, and he would be a player who could usurp Ray-Ray McCloud’s current role.
Jabbar Muhammad, CB Oregon
Muhammad is a seasoned cornerback who offers legitimate inside-out ability. He’s had success in both zone and man due to his sound technical ability. Even though the corner is only 5’10”, he displayed aggressive play against the run, rarely hesitating to take on blockers and do the dirty work.
Muhammad doesn’t possess elite speed, and his size does give him trouble in bump-and-run style coverage. However, his competitiveness, ball skills, and football IQ have allowed him to overcome these deficiencies for most of his career. He’s a corner that could solve multiple problems for the Falcon and one they will be watching closely through the cycle.
Tyler Batty, EDGE BYU
Batty is a Day 3 prospect, but he has legitimate NFL traits, checking in at 6’5” and 275lbs—the defender offers scheme flexibility due to his size and play strength. Batty is a high-motor player who excelled in the run game; he led the Cougars in tackles for loss in his final year. He doesn’t boast gaudy pass rush numbers, but he still led the team in hurries last season and contributes meaningfully.
Nothing about his game or abilities is elite, but he is a sound player with extremely high character marks. Batty was a team captain and was one of 11 players recognized for his community service in 2023, being named to the All-State AFCA Good Works Team. These qualities and his special teams potential are why I think he’s a player the Falcons could show interest in on Day 3.
All-Star week is one of the best times of the year. You see how guys like to compete, learn more about who they are, and get extra notes to match with film. Who are some other Shrine prospects you’re excited about?